Shiprock, NM

The day dawned very overcast with forecasts of heavy monsoon rains and flash flooding. But it was still warm so we decided to check out the area.

Our first stop was at Discount Tires to get a rear tire on the Jeep repaired. It had a slow leak that was driving Doug crazy and we didn't need it to blow while we were towing it. Nice people and pleasant to deal with.

Then we discovered a store called Fresh For Less. A produce store full of bargains could not be passed by. We restrained ourselves and only bought kiwis, mangoes, bulk pinto beans, asparagus and peaches.

A nearby town, Shiprock, was our next destination having been told by our friend Bill that the flea market was great on weekends. It was a nice, pretty drive and the day got warmer and warmer. The booths were mainly Indian jewelry, food and clothing. But Doug did find a rock and bead truck. He purchased some beautiful blue denim lapis for his wire wrapping projects.

We arrived back at the coach just as the skies turned black. Within minutes, the park filled up with trailers and rvs and the sky opened up. Thunder and lightning kept us inside for the better part of two hours. What a nasty, muggy evening!