第三天的行程最豐富
總共去了四個景點
1. 羚羊峽谷
這個狹窄型峽谷是由洪水和風蝕經長年累月雕塑而成的
每年三月中到十月初可以看到太陽射到谷底形的光柱
可惜這次的行程配合不到 :(
想到羚羊峽谷遊覽的訪客必需要參加Navajo族人辦的觀光團
聽聞有些團辦得很差
綜合了tripadvisor.com上各旅行人士的意見後
我跟Chief Tsosie訂了最早的八點半團去上羚羊峽谷
一進入峽谷我便拍個不停
完全沒有把導遊的介紹聽進去
當大家走到峽谷最寬闊的地方
導遊用印第安人的笛子為我們演奏一曲
那時我才"Stop and Listen to the Music"
太陽的照射令峽谷內壁層次更分明
也為砂岩染上不同的顏色
因為峽谷內不能用閃光燈拍攝
我借來了腳架
可是我好笨不太懂怎麼用
所以拍出來的照片大部分都是橫的
離開羚羊峽谷地區的途中
我看到有羚羊在路旁漫步
可惜車開得快沒有把牠們拍下
還未到下一個景點之先
我們在Kayenta市的Amigo Cafe用午餐
這家墨西哥餐廳跟網上的形容一樣
"沒有美麗的外觀但有美味的食物"
我們點了牛肉taco特餐
那個牛肉煮得好淋
跟餐的豆醬也很香
2. Monument Valley
有次在旅遊雜誌上看到Monument Valley的介紹
便覺得這三座孤山有點似曾相識的感覺
但又不記得在那兒看過
不打緊
就讓我這次去親身認識吧!
East Mitten(左), West Mitten Buttes(中)和Merrick Butte(右)
在遊客中心外的瞭望臺是眺望這三座孤山的最佳位置
如要觀賞其他孤山
便要駛進了沒有鋪混凝土的Valley Drive
或者另費參加觀光團
(駐: 最好不要開自家的汽車上Valley Drive)
如果只可以選一座孤山來代表Monument Valley
那一定會是一見便令人留下印象的East Mitten
Three Sisters
Camel Butte
Totem Pole
North Window
離開Monument Valley也是跟亞利桑那州道別的時候
想模仿wikipedia上的那張相片
可是我沒有膽量站在路中心去拍 :p
3. Mexican Hat Rock
沿着Hwy 163進入猶他州
走大約十多里路便會看到這塊石
你覺得它的外型像(倒過來的?)墨西哥帽嗎?
4. Goosenecks State Park
來到鵝頸公園時
太陽也差不多要下山了
我趕緊地拍拍拍
那兒的遊人很少很寧靜
我們就在這樣的環境下欣賞鵝頸的美景
(不懂怎麼弄panoramic, 請見諒)
從鵝頸公園走回大路時
看到月亮已緩緩上升
太陽的餘暉還影在山丘上
再繼續沿着Hwy 163往東北走
眼前盡是橙紅色的山脈
那時我深深地感受到猶他州的美
奇觀之旅
- 序
- Day 1 - 逃離加州
- Day 2 - 峽谷與馬蹄
- Day 3 - 大飽眼福
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
Feb 22, 2009
Feb 14, 2009
Australian Stamps
I'm no longer an active philatelist like I once was, but I still check out the newly issue stamps if they look interesting. Recently, I learned from a magazine that the Australia Post honored Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Geoffrey Rush, and Cate Blanchett on the Australian Legends stamp series. That's why I found myself wandering in the Australia Post website...
source: Australia Post
I like the idea of putting the portraits of the actors and actresses and scenes from their award-winning movies for the design. However, the Nicole Kidman's portrait is not the best presentation of her beauty.
source: Australia Post
I also like the Australian design for the Love series and the Chinese New Year series (which are better than the American version in my opinion).
By the way, does anyone know whether the Australian stamps are self-adhesive or moist-adhesive?
source: Australia Post
I like the idea of putting the portraits of the actors and actresses and scenes from their award-winning movies for the design. However, the Nicole Kidman's portrait is not the best presentation of her beauty.
source: Australia Post
I also like the Australian design for the Love series and the Chinese New Year series (which are better than the American version in my opinion).
By the way, does anyone know whether the Australian stamps are self-adhesive or moist-adhesive?
Feb 11, 2009
TGIF BOGO
Buy one T.G.I. Friday's entree and get one on the house.
Click here for the coupon
Offer not valid on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2009. Not for resale. Valid at participating locations for dine-in only. One offer per party, per visit. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Tax and gratuity not included. Offer valid in the U.S. Discount applies to item of equal or lesser value. EXPIRES 3/1/09
Click here for the coupon
Offer not valid on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2009. Not for resale. Valid at participating locations for dine-in only. One offer per party, per visit. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Tax and gratuity not included. Offer valid in the U.S. Discount applies to item of equal or lesser value. EXPIRES 3/1/09
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