THE RANCH 4/21/08

We arrive at the Sorrel River Ranch Resort. It’s a working ranch with stables, appaloosas, trees, and grazing land in the middle of a valley of red peaks and rock towers. There’s rustling wind through threes, wooden buildings, and an aging sunset.

We have time for a dinner at the resort’s upstairs restaurant (wild salmon with macadamia nuts, grilled vegetables, a beautiful Napa Valley sauvignon blanc, and chocolate cake for dessert). We head off to our rooms. They’re beautiful, detailed with wood. The Colorado River rolls its way in front of my doorstep. It was a long day of traveling. I set my alarm for an early rise in the morning. Tomorrow is our first day of exploration.