It is pretty obvious from the road where Monument Valley is. Huge slabs of sandstone left thrusting up from the floor of the desert like orange-red stalagmites. Positioned against the blue sky, they are an imposing sight.
After visiting the museum that tells about Monument Valley and the Navajo Code Talkers, we took the 17-mile drive through the valley. The red-dirt road, rough at times, forced us to drive slowly, which allowed us to enjoy the subtle nature of the spires and hills. Each one highlighted a different aspect of the valley - the places where John Ford filmed, the area where artists like to paint, the totem pole spires. All were interesting perspectives of the Valley floor.
We returned in the evening to catch the monuments as the sun was going down. I suspect sometimes there are better sunsets, but I am glad for the few pictures I took.
The moon looks pretty small in this picture. I wish we had been able to see the valley in a full moon at night. We did have dinner in the restaurant, however, and although the prices were rather high, the food was very good. And you can't beat the view, which is why it is called The View Restaurant. We enjoyed our day at Monument Valley . . . now it is time for the next adventure.
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