Antelope Canyon 2016

This is still part of our stay in Page/Lake Powell, AZ, however, I was having trouble with the internet service and had already lost part of my blog when editing.  So, I decided to start a new post so as not to risk losing the prior one again.  We had reservations for the Chief Tsosie's Antelope Canyon Upper Slot tour on Monday, April 18th.   Before being assigned a guide, we were entertained with a Native American Hoop Dance in an area by the parking lot outside.  The two young gentlemen were very entertaining and stated that they were ranked in the top 10 in the world of Hoop Dancers.

World class Hoop Dancers. 

We were very fortunate to have been assigned to our guide, Leonard, a Native American.  There were about 6 groups going out to the Canyon.  We rode in a truck with bench seats in the bed of truck and plastic covering to protect us from weather.  An interesting ride for sure.  It was a huge difference from the private tour we had taken the day before with only one other couple.  This tour had 10 people in each group, making it extremely crowded in the slot canyon.  That being said, it was still an awesome tour.  Leonard was very entertaining, assisted with our picture taking, and even played his 3-way Native American Flute at the end of the tour.

Our Guide and flute player, Leonard. 

A photographers paradise

Love the many colors

The " Weeping Eye"

Love the shapes and curves

Looks different depending on how the sun hits it

See the heart shape!   I'm all about hearts. 

I saw a face in this one 

"The Wave"

Looks like a Pegasus

The "Dragons Eye"

Love the colors scheme 

A panoramic view

Sunlight peeking in

Awesome 

More awesome 

Sun rays looking like a waterfall 

Double rays 

After the tour, Kirk and I took a scenic drive on hwy 89A over to Lees Ferry.  We ate a late lunch at the Cliff Dwellers Lodge Cafe, walked over the bridge at Lees Ferry, overlooking the Colorado River, viewed the Vermillion Cliffs, and many other beautiful sites.   Upon returning to our campground, Kirk (who doesn't know a stranger) went over to talk to the neighbors, who happened to be from WI. We had Happy Hour and a nice conversation with them. 

Drive to Lees Ferry

Lots of beautiful rocks

Ate a decent lunch at this quaint place 

Colorado river at Lees Ferry

Drive back from Lees Ferry