Greetings from Navajo country! This past weekend Lisa and myself were in the Chinle AZ area to participate in the third annual Caza Ladron trail ride and hunt. This get together included a ride into beautiful Canyon de Chelly as well as a fox (coyote) hunt west of town. Fortunately for the one coyote, he was faster and more wile than the hounds.
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| Hounds Away! |
Since Lisa is the horse person she did the riding while I was lucky to get in a couple of runs among some quintessential southwest scenery. Perhaps next year I will give the equines a try. The weather was great and as a special treat author Hampton Sides was in attendance. He has penned some incredible books including "Ghost Soldiers" as well as "Blood and Thunder". Additionally, Hampton has written about the MDS in the earlier years of the race. Here is his article.
The book Ghost Soldiers has a special connection to the Reader family, my great uncle Penrod Reader was in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in the Philippines at the start of WWII. His unit eventually was assigned infantry duty and they participated in the Bataan Death March. He died in the POW camps there on July 12, 1942.
Below are some photographs for your enjoyment!
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| South Rim of Canyon de Chelly |
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| Interesting Geology | | | | | |
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| This one says "Southwest" |
looks like a great training area for your run. Nice pictures also.
ReplyDeleteYes, especially where there was no trails! Might get down to White Sands National Monument next weekend for a little bit of sand work.
DeleteThanks for coming honey! your help and organization is so helpful. I appreciate your support
ReplyDeleteNo problem, glad you had a good time
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