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Shiprock
There is only one main road leading along Shiprock- we came from Gallup and you can already see this big rocky remnant of an ancient mesa from afar. Before Shiprocks comes in sight you get a taste of the wonderful impression by the huge monolithes that border the suttle valley in which the Shiprock itself is situated.
This is Navajo Nation land, so it is wise to be respectful and ask about hikes or drives you want to make on the reservation. We found a gate open near the lava walls at Shiprock and were told it is okay to walk around or near the holy rock, but not to climb it as it sacred to the Navajo people. It has been desecrated by "whites" earlier in the 20th century already, but this shouldn't mean we can repeat this just so.
The huge mass of stone is a commanding view, no matter from which side you approach and it can be seen for many miles around.
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Sinbad the sailor
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New Mexico Navajo Shiprock
When you enter New Mexico from Colorado or Arizona, near the Four Corners area – you will certainly pass the crossroads at the village of Shiprock. As the road goes up and down, the horizon will start showing a big huge rock, that looks like a sailing ship, appearing up and down the horizon – as if “sailing”, with the ups and downs of the road. It is quite an impressive “road” company.
Once you get closer to the Navajo Nation village then you can appreciate better the huge size (more than 500 meters high) of this ancient volcano and its impressive rock shapes, which give the name to the village.
The Navajo call themselves Dine – the people. Their mythology is related with the Shiprock and the village’s buildings have interesting Navajo decors.
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