We woke to sore muscles and aching joints. We headed for Blanding to get lunch at Pops Burritos. Then we headed for Mexican Hat on Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway and turned off at the Valley of the Gods road (Mile marker 29). This 17-mile gravel and clay road runs through BLM land, which contains a series of monoliths that many call a mini-Monument Valley. The road is fairly easy and we were surprised to find so many people boondocking in their RVs. The rock formations were beautiful as we drove around the loop, which ends at the base of Moki Dugway. We thoroughly enjoyed the drive and it was not an issue for the Behemoth. We then drove down into the small town of Mexican Hat to find many of the restaurants and bars closed due to COVID. We headed back to the wanderer, planning to stop in Blanding for beer and wine, only to find that there is not anyplace in the town (which is the largest in the area) which sold beer and wine! Back to smaller Monticello, the only town within 60 miles that sells wine and alcohol. Only in Utah!
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