Additional Pictures from the Bottom of Canyon de Chelly

Ted took lots of pictures from his adventure to Canyon de Chelly (pronounced "de Shay"). I really only selected a few from many, but you might want to pull out the popcorn and drinks for "home movies". Normally, no one is allowed into the canyon unless accompanied by residents or paid guides. The senior couples had the opportunity to go as a group with the Curley family.

There are many pictographs and the scenery is beautiful. I won't make an attempt to label any of these except the one museum photo, as it would just be a guess at best. Many of the people in the canyon live just as their ancestors did many years ago. In the Spring, it is wet. The group was required to ride in 4-wheel drive vehicles and follow the leader to avoid quicksand.

The pictures don't give a good representation of the magnitude of the canyon or the height of the walls. From the top, it is difficult to identify animals because they are so small. The walls are nearly straight up and down in most places. It is an amazing place.

 

Picture in Visitors Center