We had no idea what to expect on this tour and were delighted when Toney took us off the main road onto a gravel track far from the crowds. Then the road became a sand. Then Toney drove up the side of the mesa. If I didn't appreciate the amazing abilities of a 4 wheel drive vehicle before, I do now. Our guide Toney made me feel as safe as anyone can when at 45 degrees on a rockface. It was actually enormous fun once I managed to keep my eyes open. We were dropped off at a site-seeing spot while he went off to set up the camp. OMG. The view down to Monument Valley defies description. We sat there as the sun set and the shadows lengthened, then Toney came and drove us to our camp, where a roaring fire, steaks, and the thickest warmest sleeping bags I have ever come across awaited us. All the while Toney filled us in on Navajo history, stories and misconceptions. It was a real treat to listen to him and quizz him, and then in the morning when he sang to us and played his drum, our happiness knew no bounds.I can honestly say this was one of the best trips of my life and has reignited my enthusiasm for roughing it, taking a risk, and diving in to life's opportunities, as well as wishing I knew more about photography. This felt to me like the real monument valley that the Dines (Navajo is actually quite an insulting name apparently) truly inhabited and continue to inhabit. We left at 2pm, arrived at the site seeing ledge at 5pm and got back to the car park at 10.30am. What a trip. Thanks Toney. I can't upload photos until we work out how to with the new camera but will do so asap.