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Mar 16, 2007 - Trip to Hopi Villages

We took a day trip to see authentic Hopi villages about 50 miles from here. We were full of anticipation because we had read quite a bit of material regarding the proud heritage and traditions of the Hopi. The reservation villages are governed with special rules for visitors including no photos, drawings, recordings, etc. so we only have stuff on the way and back. They also limit where you can go and what you can see without permission such as ceremonies. I must say we were disappointed in the extreme as the villages were essentially...

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