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"All these business owners are," Hans said "But we're lucky to have encountered the bridge being shut and hence they had no business and were bored"

"During normal days, with so ive us this" Saying that, Hans showed off the colored feathers in his hands

Li Du knew that this must have been a token between the Hopi

From the reaction of the others, Hans had indeed done well this ti done a good job via the radio

Big Beard Carl asked, "How did you know she detests the De the Democrats, I orried that you'd be in trouble should she be with them"

Hans said, "That's simple Hopis hate De business with all whites Did you really think they would join the Deot angry, "Are you pig-headed?"

Olly becahed, "The Republicans didn't antagonize the Hopi, so why scold them? The Democrats are different; they are in power now And since the authorities have been delaying the repair of the bridge, of course they would hate the Deuy Otherwise, if I were partnered with these brainless and fatty pigs, I think I'd collapse"

The bridge was closed but they could circle around it This way, their itinerary would be affected: their first stop would be Horseshoe Bend instead of Lake Powell

After going around a hill, they were near Horseshoe Bend Hans said it was less than 25 ht it didn't matter whether they went to Powell or Horseshoe Bend first The mountainous ard route, while steep, offered beautiful scenery

Several sections of the road next to the Canyon were straight cliffs; they were extre such roads Li Du understood why Hans had chosen to go on the west line Under the cliffs was the fast- Colorado River If the car were to fall over, none of theress, they finally arrived at Horseshoe Bend a little before noon

This was a section of the Colorado River in Arizona with a U-shaped channel, and also a part of the Grand Canyon As the river was surrounded by giant rocks rese a horseshoe, it was named "Horseshoe Bend"

When they arrived, they noticed that raphs

Li Du saw that there was a small post office and ran over to take a look He was in luck: there were postcards of Horseshoe Bend at the post office

He bought four postcards with photos of Horseshoe Bend taken over the four seasons and wrote some romantic verses in Chinese on them Then he wrote Sophie's address down andthe postcards into the ht about it and decided to send a batch to Luo Qun as a memento

Some postcards included the map of the area Li Du took a look and was shocked upon realizing soe?"

Hans teased, "Yes, haha, according tothis route on our way back, visiting Horseshoe Bend before returning to town"

Ferris nodded "This plan would be best When we return it will be evening The sunset at Horseshoe Bend would have been spectacular"

At this, Li Du could only sigh, "Alright, guess it's not meant to be It's also nice to see Horseshoe Bend at noon"

The noon sun's rays illu it look like a long sparkly crystal: a dazzling scene

Li Du found a spot where he could have the full view of the Bend, and got Hans to take a few photos for hiht?