There is an abundance of truly amazing geology located throughout the state of Arizona, and in the Southwest in general. We are lucky to have some of this in our own "backyard" so to say. At the base of Black Mesa located behind where we live is a section of sandstone best described as "slickrock" that gives one the feeling that they are in another world. It lies in wave-like shapes that unexpectedly curve and undulate, time and weather each having tattooed the rock over eons. This makes for incredible mountain biking, hiking, and photographs but also bears a reputation as being uninviting to us "billigana" (white non-natives). This is private land, and permission to use this area for recreation is an unspoken understanding of sorts.
The capital of the Navajo Nation in which we live, is Window Rock, AZ. Located directly on the New Mexico/Arizona border and about 65 miles from where we live. This is a town so-named for the impressive Window Rock landmark considered sacred by the Navajo people, and a natural wonder of the world by those who go there.
There is a similar small "window rock" that we have access to behind our "compound", not nearly as massive but still a special place. We went there early one morning with a few friends for the sunrise, and here are a few photos. From left to right Jillian, Natasha, Sarah & Ellen
"The Wave" engulfs Jillian as we approach
The first rays of light through
"Little Window Rock"
"Little Window Rock"
"Shadows on the Sun"
"Lit Sandstone"After this excursion we swore that we would spend more mornings soaking up the sights and the sun in our beautiful "backyard"
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