Day 10–Cortez to Torrey

For some unknown reason I decided to go to Four Corners monument. I had absolutely no idea what was there, but when I arrived and found that the Navaho tribe charged 3 bucks to view the thing, I decided I really didn’t need to see it. It wasn’t that the price was overbearing, but the idea alone bugged me. I would rather spend the three bucks on a beer!

I am sorry I didn’t go to see Hovenweep NM as I was told by several people after the fact that it was well worth visiting. “Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders. Hovenweep is noted for its solitude and undeveloped, natural character.” *taken from the park website. Anyway, I am sorry I missed it for the silly side trip of the Four Corners.

I had been told by Nancy and Walt of StreetMasters that I should NOT miss Moki Dugway so I was on a mission. I couldn’t find it on any map so I ended up stopping in Bluff to ask. In the coffee place I met a very cute kid named Luke who was on an adventure as well. He had ridden an older model Honda from Kentucky. We visited for a bit and then I went inside to see if anyone know of the Moki Dugway. I was in luck and found a dirt rider who knew exactly where it was. I was about 23 miles too far, but decided it would be worth turning back and it was!

Luke

Coffee House Art