We drove from Mesa Verde through Cortez, Mexican Water and the little town of Many Waters. Our destination was Canyon de Chelly. While you would think the name rhymes with "jelly" it actually is pronounced shay rhyming with "day!"
This unusual pronunciation comes from a Navajo mispronunciation of the Spanish name.
The photos are from iconic Spider Rock. It is believed that Spiderwoman lives atop this rock. From the top she spun a web across the canyon to a spire on the other side. This is the beginning of Navajo weaving, an art for which they are now highly recognized especially in their beautiful rugs.
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