Southwest Answers: It Isn’t Canyon de “Shelly”!

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April 3rd 2006

Published: April 19th 2006

March 21 - April 2, 2006 Palm Springs, Calif. - Canyon de Chelly, Ariz. Mile 3,834 On our trek into the southwest—destination Canyon de Chelly—we’ve been offered several different pronunciations of the famous Anasazi dwelling place. Upon arrival in the Navajo Nation, we received the definitive answer: it’s not Canyon de Shelly, but d’Shay, as in the French. I was a bit disappointed! ... Read Full Entry

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Shelly & Jeff Randall

Waltzing Matilda

We are a writer/photographer and a land-use planner from Port Townsend, Wash., who quit our jobs to take a year-long "sabbatical" for the 12 months of 2006. Our travel vehicle was a Volkswagen Westfalia camper-van named Matilda, after the Australian phrase (and song) "Waltzing Matilda" -- meaning to hit the road with your possessions slung in a bag over your shoulder. We were glad not to be wandering on foot like those Aussie swagmen! We had a memorable trip waltzing around the U.S. and Canada, learning as much as we could about this vast and diverse continent we call home. So glad we di... full info

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Bridge Falls

Water cascading off the lip of the world's largest travertine bridge in Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.

Bridge Opening

Jeff peers under the "bridge" in Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Quite a lovely setting.

Matilda & Shelly

Matilda enjoyed her tour of the Red Rocks near Sedona, Ariz.

Red Rocks, Red Light

The scenery from Sedona's mainstreet was arresting.

Petrified Wood

We visited the Petrified Forest National Park. This is a polished piece of wood.

Petrified Wood Face

At a petrified wood gift shop, this "face" caught our amused attention.

Canyon Tunnel

On our hike into Canyon de Chelly, Jeff stops to admire the view.

White House

The White House Ruins in Canyon de Chelly -- a cliff dwelling built by the Anasazi and occupied 1,000 years ago.

Where Next?

From Canyon de Chelly, Jeff gets out the maps and ponders where to go next. That's how this trip is planned, day to day.

5th April 2006

Testerman parents
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Sheff and Jelly's saga is inspiring!
We continue to enjoy your wonderful photos. How special to see Sue and Dan. They look just the same as they did 34 years ago at their wedding, 2 months before ours. What great southwest vistas, bridges, and formations. Matilda's new brim seems perfect. Nice to be sunny and warm enough to need it. Bill has always wanted to see the Indian ruins and now he is seeing them through your lens. Anxiously awaiting more.......love, Mom and Dad

6th April 2006

Sarah
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Canyon de Shelly
Great to see you guys and hear about your progress! Now it will always be Canyon de "Shelly" to me!

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