Another day of sightseeing and driving. Since it was a short drive to Cortez(if I had listened to Joyce) we drove 40 miles back the way we had come to see Natural Bridges National Memorial. It consists of a welcome center and a loop drive. It goes along White Canyon and there are viewing areas fo three different natural bridges. One, Saipapu, is among the largest in the world. Under its deck you could set the US Capital Building. There are trails to each of the bridges. I chose not to attempt any of them.

Now, the part about listening to Joyce. We drove back to Blanding and had lunch and filled up with gas. We pulled out of the gas station and Joyce pointed left. I went straight because I knew that was the way to go. We pulled over and looked at the map. I showed her the way we were going and that it would get us there. She showed me her way but I convinced her my way was correct. It was supposed to be 81 miles. Much to my chagrin, 54 miles later, I discover she was right. Had I taken her way I would have saved 18 miles of driving. This doesn't mean that I will always defer to her judgement but I should check the options more closely.

We are now in Cortez, CO. Plan to explore Mesa Verde tomorrow.