We continue to explore and enjoy adventures that bring revelations one cannot even dream about and most of the time, imagine. During a visit some years ago, in Grand Escalante, Utah, we came across a petrified forest. However, the national park just outside Holbrook, Arizona is truly spectacular. We would have spent even more time there but for the cold weather and extremely high winds—the latter, the more challenging issue. It was a struggle to remain upright in certain places because of the gusts. Notwithstanding less than ideal weather, we visited the park on two occasions and were enthralled. We undertook a couple of hikes, one on a regular path and the other in the wilds, off-track. The colors, shapes and sizes of the desert scenes fascinated us while the petrified rocks were a constant source of wonder. As we notice each day, there’s an awful lot happening about us; sometimes, we fail to look up and absorb it. Of course, most of the occasions, the changes are slight but over thousands of years, these variations accumulate and have a profound effect.
The manager of the motel, Kimberley, spent time providing information of the town, the earlier discoveries, her family’s involvement in the land and rocks as well her fascinating life growing up in a small town, followed by a number of years in the navy. There’s no water in Holbrook, never mind an ocean, so she moved to the East Coast. After 9/11, she moved back to her hometown. She decided she’d be vulnerable living in the large cities—it’s an idea. Once again, the different perspectives, differing backgrounds and upbringing, continue to fascinate. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy sharing experiences with interesting and decent people.
The 'painted desert' and 'petrified rock' come together. The tree trunk, after being washed in rivers and affected by various minerals, becomes hardened and has rock-like qualities and rainbow colors. Nature never ceases to fascinate and amaze.
Different forms of trees now in colors and crystalized into rock.
Hmm!
Wonder woman?
Separating the wood from the rock, we 'chaff' you not.
We see the painter was here.
The Iceman cometh, a more modern version.
A scene that appeals.
She looketh down on those below
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
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