Being one of the most symbolic landmarks to represent the Wild Wild West, this huge valley that lies between Arizona and Utah is a plateau with scattered vast sandstones that strikingly resemble momuments, statues, animals or architecture. Over the years the characteristic Monument Valley has been featured in many movies, TV commercials and still picture advertisements.

I was with the other tourists sitting on an open jeep (probably more appropriate to call it a truck) driven by a native guide on the bumpy and dusty paths, getting black and blue on my arms from trying to take pictures when moving. The bonus was at one of the stops, I came across a lovely little boy, less than 2 years old, who made me imagine what a calm and popular Indian chief would have looked like when he was a child.

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