After a few days in Moab, time to pack up and move on. Breakfast en route at High Desert Cafe.

After an eventful journey, having to off road past a jack knifed articulated lorry, we arrive at The Monument Valley Visitors Centre,

Paid for our park entry, and joined a party of 4 Italians for our tour.

The changable weather gave us a blast of heat to begin our adventure.

Elephant rock..Our lively guide Jamie, a pure bred Navajo began by running us through the names of the many rock formations, then giving us the native translations.

Inevitably the tour let us off, to explore the local arts and crafts available for sale.

We learned the big flat rocks are Mesas, the medium sized are Butes and the smaller narrow columns are known as Spires.

Jamie had a couple of the Italian ladies do elegant jumps in front of the spires, he captured the moment on camera for them.. Guess who else wanted a go?

Thousands of years of wind and rain, have rendered these captivating holes in the sandstone.

Once again, Jamie posed us for one of his signature photos.

He offered to sing us a native song, followed by a haunting tune on his flute.

We wanted to capture the moment too.

Time to move on to the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

The light flurrys of rain we had all day, became more threatening.

Bens first views of the Canyon were not spoiled too much by the clouds.

The boys scaled "The watchtower" to enjoy the interior art & views from a higher vantage point.

The worsening weather & an emergency text advising that no travel should occur due to risk of flash floods, sent us on to the safety of our hotel.

Upon arrival at the Grand Canyon Inn we found them without power in the restaurant & Bar.

Fortunately with power restored, the Restaurant was able to serve us a magnificent dinnner, & Juan the nicest waiter in the world made our evening an absolute joy.

Weather permitting more adventures tomorrow dear reader xx

Tonights episode was sponsored by Auntie Chris's pet minding services.