This slot canyon called Antelope Canyon is one of the most photographed in the world … and now we understand why 🙂 . It’s a true wonder of nature, and of course Ruth found it amongst all the must-see places (as well as 1000 more like it!) 🙂

Because the last few days had been quite tiring for Noah, and we weren’t sure if Antelope Canyon would be easily accessible for him, we decided that Noah and I would stay at the hotel and enjoy the swimming pool, whilst Ruth went out and braved the desert heat 🙂 … She was delighted with this deal, although she would have preferred to share this amazing experience with the two of us as well.

Ruth made her way to the area where Antelope Canyon (both the Upper and Lower parts) is located and, although she was using GPS, she ended up having to ask for directions at a gas station in Page.

She excitedly drove into the parking lot for Upper Antelope Canyon, ready to find a guide (as you can’t actually go up into the canyon on your own), pay the fee, and be amazed on the way up the canyon. She was massively disappointed though when the prices she had in mind didn’t match up to what she was offered on the day (maybe because it was summer …).

As Ruth rarely gives up, she went to the other side of the canyon to compare the prices there and, fortunately, Lower Antelope Canyon was more affordable … She ended up paying $20 for a guided tour that lasted roughly an hour and a half.

All visitors were given time slots for their tour, and Ruth went up into the canyon at 11:10am. Cedric, the guide, and the rest of his team were always in contact with the other guides on their walkie talkies, just in case there was an emergency where all the visitors had to be evacuated.

As was to be expected there were a lot of people, all anxious to make the most of the best light possible and to take spectacular photos.

And, as in most cases, the photos speak for themselves as, except a few places that resembled the head of a lion, an Indian chief, the figure of a woman, and a sunset over a mountain, the rest is a natural pathway filled with oranges, reds and lights that streak all the way up the route to the high part of the canyon.

Antelope Canyon is an increasingly popular and visited joy of nature that everyone will enjoy.  Ruth was happy with her visit, although when she got back she told me that she’d have enjoyed it more if we’d gone with her … Well, that just means we’ll have to go back the next time we’re in the area. 🙂

Next stop, Horseshoe Bend!