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Today we visited the VLA ( Very Large Array). It is a series of dishes that monitor sound in space. The sound comes out in pictures almost like a telescope would produce. They are monitoring sounds that are light years away and way beyond our galaxy. It was amazing! While we were there they turned the dishes; to stand in the middle of them all and watch them turn in unison gave you the feeling that a UFO might land any minute.
We then headed north. The terrain once again started to change as we got further north into the state. The mountains have started to change over from very fragile looking (though I am sure they are not) sand formations to solid rock. We enjoyed the scenery until we lost the light. We cannot wait to see what awaits us in the morning.
The whole day today was very overcast, so the night sky had no stars. Once the night settles in, you can only see as far as your headlights will let you. The rest remains almost as if there is a black hole around you. The night seems to absorb the light around it. We have not yet gotten to see a night sky with all the stars. We are hoping the weather will clear soon and that the sky will open up and show us all its glory.
Tomorrow we plan on visiting Monument Valley and if time allows a few sites that contain some of the ancient ruins that seem to dot the landscape out here. We also plan to visit 4 corners, where we can stand in four states at one time! There is also an old volcano called Ship Rock nearby we would like to see. Once our exploration here has ended we are off to Arizona!!!!!!!!
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We have some pictures for the other pages and when time allows we will update them as well. We have not stayed in anyone place more than one night. By the time we get back, edit a few pictures and post it is bed time and time to do it all again. We are loving every minute of it!
Good night from Farmington, New Mexico
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