Rainbow Bridge, Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley

A super early start today - up at 6 and on the road by 6.45 to get to the marina in time to catch our boat cruise out to Rainbow Bridge. It was a 2 hr trip out on Glen Canyon dam to reach the Bridge but beautiful scenery all along the way. The walk to the Bridge itself was an easy half mile amble and was well worth it. We spent about 45 minutes at the actual bridge before heading back for our return trip to the marina.

Then off to Antelope Canyon where we joined a Navajo led tour out to the slot canyon. Our guide Shannon was fantastic and told the boys about when she was a young girl - playing hide and seek inside the canyon and scaring the tourists! Whilst we didn't get the best light of the day (that happens at about 12 ish) we were still able to get a sense of the beauty of the canyon and snag some amazing photos (the best ones of mine were actually taken by Shannon using my camera!). The ride out to the canyon was on an open sided jeep/4wd which the boys really enjoyed.

Then on to Monument Valley where we managed to arrive just in time to watch the sunset over the valley floor. Whilst Ian and I have both seen the valley in old westerns nothing really relates you for the sheer size of the rocky outcrops (called buttes or mesas). We haven't had the chance to really explore the valley yet - that is for tomorrow. Our hotel is the newly opened Navajo run establishment called The View - every room overlooks the valley - stunning views. I hope to wake up for sunrise tomorrow if I can.