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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Antelope Canyon - A "gift" from Nature

Lower Antelope Canyon

I have to "whoa" about Antelope Canyon, which I went to there last year. It is amazing that I think Antelope Canyon is a "gift" from Nature.

From Wikipedia, "Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land east of PageArizona. Antelope Canyon includes two separate, photogenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as Upper Antelope Canyon or The Crack; and Antelope Canyon or The Corkscrew. The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tsé bighánílíní, which means "the place where water runs through rocks." Lower Antelope Canyon is Hazdistazí (advertised as "Hasdestwazi" by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department), or "spiral rock arches." Both are located within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation."


Upper Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon separate three parts:

  • Upper Antelope Canyon
"Upper Antelope Canyon is called Tsé bighánílíní, "the place where water runs through rocks" by the Navajo. It is the most frequently visited by tourists for two reasons. First, its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Second, beams (shafts of direct sunlight radiating down from openings in the top of the canyon) are much more common in Upper than in Lower. Beams occur most often in the summer months, as they require the sun to be high in the sky. Winter colors are a little more muted like the photo displayed here. Summer months provide two types of lighting. Light beams start to peek into the canyon March 20 and disappear October 7 each year."(Wikipedia)
  • Lower Antelope Canyon
"Lower Antelope Canyon, called Hazdistazí, or "spiral rock arches" by the Navajo Indians, are located a few miles away. Prior to the installation of metal stairways, visiting the canyon required climbing along pre-installed ladders in certain areas. Even following the installation of stairways, it is a more difficult hike than Upper Antelope. It is longer, narrower in spots, and even footing is not available in all areas. At the end, the climb out requires several flights of stairs." (Wikipedia)
  • Flash Antelope Canyon
Actually, I just went to Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. For Flash Antelope Canyon, I couldn't went to there because it is dangerous for normal tourists with the slithery land.

Antelope Canyon is a very natural landscape, and it belongs to Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Therefore, it has traditional and Indian "style" of it.

If you would like go to very natural landscape, I think this is a good choice on your "go-list." 
We are shocked by this amazing scene

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Las Vegas - have to say "love" to it

Grand Canal Shoppes in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is an amazing city, which I definitely will go to there again. There are many luxury hotels and casinos, nice restaurants and fantastic shows to experience.

"Las Vegas officially the City of La Vegas and often known as simply Vegas, is a city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, the county seat of Clark County, and the city proper of the Las Vegas Valley. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for gambling, shopping, fine dining and nightlife and is the leading financial and cultural center for Southern Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino-hotels and associated entertainment." (Wikipedia)

Grand Canal Shoppes is a shopping mall in Las Vegas. When I walk into there, I shocked because it decorated as a real sky and clouds, and also create a "Venice Grand Canal" in the mall. When you are in the mall, you really seem like in Venice, Europe style. Beside these, there are many luxury brand stores, I think those who love shopping can enjoy in the "shopping heaven."







Grand Canal & The decorations of sky and clouds







Gondola ride in Grand Canal Shoppes

When we go to Las Vegas, people definitly go to watch shows in different hotels. I watched the amazing show of Jubilee. Because the show did not allow to photography and record, I put the video from Youtube to show how it is amazing and impressive. 
                      
                  
                                     Jubilee in Las Vegas from Youtube

Las Vegas is a very nice city, which people can enjoy luxury, entertainment and amazing activities and shows in there. I have to say "love" to it. 

By the way, you can check Las Vegas shows and events in here if you are going to Las Vegas. I hope it can help you can enjoy more shows and activities.