点评:Our morning four-hour tour with Thunderbird Lodge Tours was, without question, the highlight of our visit to Chinle. If you are planning a trip to Canyon de Chelly, this experience is absolutely essential to understanding the profound beauty and history of the land.
We spent four hours winding through the canyon floor, where we were treated to stunning views of ancient ruins and remarkably preserved pictographs. Seeing these sites is one thing, but hearing the stories behind them brings the entire landscape to life in a way that a self-guided rim drive simply cannot match.
What truly elevated our experience from "great" to "unforgettable," however, was our guide, Benny.
Benny was raised right there in the canyon and has over 30 years of experience as a guide. His connection to the land isn't just professional—it’s deeply personal. Having him lead us felt like receiving a private introduction to a place he calls home. His depth of knowledge, patience, and perspective gave us a rare and respectful glimpse into the history and living culture of the canyon. It was a privilege to see the canyon through his eyes.
翻译:毫无疑问,我们参加的雷鸟旅馆之旅(Thunderbird Lodge Tours)的四小时晨间游览是我们钦利峡谷之行的亮点。如果您计划前往钦利峡谷,那么这次体验绝对不容错过,它能帮助您深入了解这片土地深邃的美丽和悠久的历史。
我们花了四个小时蜿蜒穿过峡谷底部,欣赏了令人叹为观止的古代遗址和保存完好的岩画。亲眼目睹这些遗址固然令人震撼,但聆听它们背后的故事,更能让整个峡谷鲜活起来,这是自行驾车游览所无法比拟的。
然而,真正将我们的体验从“精彩”提升到“难忘”的,是我们的向导本尼。
本尼在峡谷中长大,拥有超过30年的导游经验。他对这片土地的感情不仅仅是职业上的,更是深厚的个人情感。由他带领我们,就像是接受了一次私人导览,带我们走进他称之为家的地方。他渊博的知识、极大的耐心和独到的见解,让我们得以以一种难得的、充满敬意的方式,一窥峡谷的历史和鲜活的文化。能够透过他的视角欣赏峡谷,真是一种荣幸。