My route next took me thru Colorado to Pueblo where I was supposed to complete a previously arranged trade of my truck tonneau cover for a camper shell. Unfortunately, the other party welched on the deal, and I was ultimately cheated out of considerable funds. (It’s a long, unhappy story that I will not relate here). I am still looking for a suitable shell/cap/topper for my truck.
At least, on this ill-fated trip, I once again was able to see some beautiful country–and this time it was adorned in autumn splendor. After my disappointing stop in the Pueblo area, I hurried south through Colorado.
Oddly enough, I actually stumbled upon the turn to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (featuring the tallest dunes in the U.S.). I usually carefully plan National Park visits, but I guess I was preoccupied by recent events and didn’t notice it was along my route. It was a stunning day and turned out to be a good visit, even though the Visitor Center was unfortunately closed due to the government shutdown occurring at the time. I had a ball taking photographs. Sometimes the surprises in my travels turn out to be among the most enjoyable experiences.
After the Park, more beautiful scenery along the road and a short visit to the Four Corners Monument. I’m glad I finally stopped here but I found this Navajo Nation site to be rather sad. No disrespect intended at all. I know funding, for one thing, is often a challenge, but I wish this unique location could feature cultural information, art, relics, or history about this mighty nation so visitors could be properly educated. I’m probably naive about the difficulties involved in providing something like this or maybe the Navajo don’t even want this for some reason, but I still wish something more could be done here to take advantage of the tourism and benefit the Navajo Nation.
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COLORADO/ARIZONA. OCTOBER.
My Side of the Adventure 