Photos of the Somewhat Less Phallic Landscape of Monument Valley, Arizona

by phil | Jan 24, 2011 | USA

I am now temporarily settled in the Valley of the Sun. Javelina country baby. The road trip is over. Many people seem to be confused as to why I was sitting in a suit and tie next to someone in a cow costume, in Arches National Park, in winter. This website cannot handle the explanation, but there will be an announcement later this week.

Since living in Phoenix, I have befriended a camel named Clyde, and I have hiked Camelback mountain. Very auspicious. Expect an additional announcement on camel drawing. In my conversations with Clyde, I have been inspired to take this project to the next level.

Me and Clyde. Now, some pretty pictures of Monument Valley in Northern Arizona.

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16 Comments

Detective Gertie on January 24, 2011 at 1:18 pm

nice bison tshirt
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- phil on January 25, 2011 at 1:55 pm
  
  michael essien baby!!
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Maureen Brady Johnson on January 24, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Phil, There are colors I have never seen before in these pictures. I must go there.
Thanks…these photos are UNREAL!!!!!
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- phil on January 25, 2011 at 2:07 pm
  
  Thanks!! You should go there! It was definitely a highlight on this road trip.
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Jill - Jack and Jill Travel The World on January 24, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Nice, non-phallic, shots, Phil! I think the 4th one from the bottom is my favorite….
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- phil on January 25, 2011 at 2:07 pm
  
  Thanks Jill!!
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Andi on January 25, 2011 at 11:08 am

These pictures are simply gorgeous!!! And that camel is pretty cute too. 😉
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- phil on January 25, 2011 at 2:08 pm
  
  Thanks Andi! Yeah Clyde is looking sharp, eh?
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Michael Hodson on January 25, 2011 at 11:23 am

great shots — love that 2nd one!
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- phil on January 25, 2011 at 2:13 pm
  
  Thanks Michael!
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Linguist-in-Waiting on January 29, 2011 at 2:16 pm

Hi. I found your blog from another blog. I have to say that those are some awesomely wicked pictures of the American Southwest!
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- phil on January 30, 2011 at 9:55 pm
  
  Hey Linguist in waiting, thanks! Glad you enjoyed them! B well, Phil
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Spencer on February 2, 2011 at 11:15 pm

That second picture is similar to the one on my desktop! I never actually made it to Monument Valley as I didn’t have time but I now regret that. Having said that I did go to the Colarado National Monument which was equally as amazing.
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- phil on March 8, 2011 at 1:05 pm
  
  Colorado National Monument is stunning as well. Thanks for stopping by Spencer 🙂
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Camels & Chocolate on March 8, 2011 at 1:59 am

I clicked through your link from Technosyncratic’s comments as I’m doing a similar road trip soon, and lo! A camel greets me at the top! In case you can’t tell from my blog name, I kind of love the camel =)

Anyway, I used to live in Mayer, Arizona–between Prescott and Sedona–and love looking at pictures of such a beautiful state! Gorgeous, every one of these!
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phil on March 8, 2011 at 1:07 pm

I know! I found your site the other day. The ostrich article was great. AZ is indeed beautiful. I’m happy to be hear now when it is 70 degrees and sunny every day. Thanks for the comment 🙂
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