The Journey from Flagstaff to Monument Valley today took us through numerous thunderstorms, yet we arrived to great weather and amazing views. We even enjoyed a picnic lunch overlooking the valley's spectacular scenery.
It's a winding rough road, taking us to John Ford's Point where Xaviera awaits everyday... with her trusty horse, "Pistol," and a wide selection of handmade Navajo jewelry.
Our guests with Redstone Tours were three teachers from Spain, and a couple from England. The Englishman was a retired coal miner and a life-long "biker-dude." It seems John Wayne movies and stories of cowboys and Indians are just as strong in England as they are in America.
On the return trip we spotted the Navajo Nation coal train running empty from the Navajo Generating Station in Page, Arizona back to Black Mountain for a reload. They gave us a toot of their horn as we passed along the highway... a fitting salute for our English coal miner.
During the day, we shared lots of stories of the area, including tales of the Navajo Code Talkers, and saw photos of their involvement in WWII at the museum in the View Hotel at Monument Valley.
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