Left at 6:45 to float the Colorado on a smooth water trip. We were bused through a long tunnel to the Glen Canyon dam. Had to go through security since the dam provides power to 7 states. We also were required to wear a hard hat -- lovely look!
It was very chilly until we got into the sunlight. Josie was the river guide. The trip was 14 miles and started with the cliffs rising 700 feet above us and ended with them 1400 feet above. Although the water was smooth and there no mistaking the power of the river when you see the path it has cut. Awesome. Lunch at Lake Powell and then an hour of "down" time.
The evening was spent at the Navajo Heritage Center. We visited male and female hogans or houses. Some natives still live in them. Wally was our guide and quite the talker. One of the last 3 remaing code talkers from WWII died and he had attended the funerral that a.m. His father was a code talker. We had a dinner of Navajo tacos and were treated to native dancers. Wow.
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