ANTELOPE CANYON ADVENTURE

We woke to a change in weather this morning. It has been "hot, hot, hot" since our arrival in Page. Last night we had a rain storm which brought in a cold front. This morning was cloudy and cool, with a good chance of more rain in the afternoon. At 9 AM we set off to "The Ranch House Grille" in Page for breakfast, prior to our tour of Antelope Canyon. Breakfast was excellent and we were ready for our adventure. As we waited to board the vehicles for the tour, the weather got much cooler and it began to rain. Some of us were well prepared for the change in weather, while others were not. The store next door got quite a bit of business, as members of our group purchased sweatshirts and jackets.







We boarded the vehicles as the rain got heavier. We huddled together as we bounced on the highway, getting wet and chilly.

Once we arrived at the canyon, the rain stopped and we believed it would be worth the wet and mud, so we entered the canyon following our Navajo guide.

Once inside the canyon our guide explained that the canyon was discovered by a young girl who was searching for some lost sheep. He used a flashlight to point out some of the shapes seen in the canyon and the best picture spots. Some mud would occasionally drop on us as the rain continued and got heavier.

Suddenly people were shouting and running back toward the entrance. The Navajo guides were telling us not to panic and not to run. Of course, people did not listen. It was a little frightening looking at the faces of those runnning toward us. By now, the rain was quite heavy and the fear was of a flash flood, as the rain poured over the sides of the canyon.

Once we were out of the canyon the guides told us to quickly board the vehicles. The rain continued to come down. We were soaking wet and cold as the guide drove out of the canyon and back to town.

All of us were glad to get back to solid ground, into our cars, and back to our coaches.

By the time we got back to the campground the rain had stopped. As the afternoon progressed, the sky cleared, the sun shone, and the temperature got hot.

Today was quite an adventure!

SATURDAY EVENING

After returning from our all day trip on Lake Powell we spent some relaxing time inour coaches. We met again around 5 for social hour.

After a comment that all that might be missing from Page was "LOBSTAH", Connie appeared in her lobster hat!

Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge

This morning we boarded the "Canyon Odyssey" for a three hour boat ride on Lake Powell heading for Rainbow Bridge.

There are many interesting formations in the canyon. These are some of the things we saw on our way.

We entered Cathedral Cove and were amazed at how close we were able to get to the canyon walls. The captain of the boat took us into very narrow parts of the canyon. It was amazing!

Rainbow Bridge

is located at the base of Navajo Mountain. The area is sacred to the Native Americans living in the area. In May 1910 President Taft created the Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

While at Rainbow Bridge, we listened to Ranger Chuck as he told a story from Native American lore about the formation of Rainbow Bridge.

We began to gather for the first of our group pictures.

On our return trip to Wahweap Marina, we carefully went into Cascade Canyon.

We stopped at Dangling Rope Marina.

More views on our way back to Wahweap.

Castle Rock

The Glen Canyon Dam

This morning we carpooled to the Glen Canyon Dam for a guided tour.

Below is a view of the bridge over the Colorado River from the top of the Dam.

Listening to our guide, Nikki, tell us about the building of the dam and how the water from Lake Powell is sent down the Colorado River.

Lake Powell from the top of the dam.

Looking at the Colorado River from the top of the dam.

Looking at the Visitor's Center from the bottom of the dam.














Eight turbines produce electricity.

Looking at the Visitor's Center from the top of the dam, near the end of our tour.

Welcome Dinner and Orientation

For the past few days, members of our caravan began arriving at The Wahweap RV Park and Campground at Lake Powell in Page, Arizona. Our hosts, Wilt, Barbara, Connie, and Ed greeted each coach as we arrived. They gave us a very thorough rally program book and a goody bag filled with information about the places we will be visiting.

This evening we gathered for socializing, dinner, and a welcome and orientation session.

During our social time, we kept moving to try to find some shade. The temperature was well above 100 degrees.



Our hosts, Ed and Wilt, cooking dinner.




Wilt and Connie kept us all interested as we learned how the rally would work. Some of us have been on MIM rallies before, but a number of us are new to this type of rally.

After orientation we went back to our coaches to get ready for tomorrow.
We are all very excited.