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60. Monument Valley, Teal/Turquoise Waters of Puerto Rico, The Grand Canyon, The Continental Divide [NW of Denver in The Roc

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Sun Jul 27, 2025, 11:32 PM

Jul 27

...The Rockies. My cousin took us up to Echo Lake ?10,500 ft, on his motorcycle!
The CD was north of there. Atmospheric more distant blue mountains with snow sections.

My friend and I (he) drove to MV in the day. The fascinating dull orange, orange brown colors of the formations - which glowed orange-red at sunset. Then we slept out in sleeping bags. Went to sleep w the Moon up. Woke up at 3:30AM w the Moon set, and The Milky Way spanning 2/3rds of the night sky over us!

While the ocean waters of north PR just east of San Juan weren't clear bc the waves kick up too much sand - oh, the colors! Even the deeper ocean further was a vibrant dark blue!

GC! From Flagstaff, AZ by bus. There Noon - 4PM.
At first strange bc at noon it was all blues, very pale blues, red purples. It looked flat- like a painted diorama!
NOT Till 3PM did the sun get at enough of an angle; did all the warm colors emerge.
Then, it was Glorious!

Such vibrant, happy memories to recall!

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That is outstanding, Thank you for sharing with us, Botany. debm55 Jul 27 #8

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Yes, it is. customerservice. We visited Badlands National Park, the summer after the Grand Canyon and I agree with you. debm55 Jul 27 #11

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You are a strong woman. kimbutgar. You didn't need his bagage. Good for you. debm55 Jul 27 #16

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