Albuquerque to Four Corners and Monument Valley

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First overnight stop out of ABQ was Farmington, in Northwestern NM. This is our gateway to Four Corners and Monument Valley. Most of this country is Indian reservation, and there are lots of wide open spaces. Out of Farmington early for the short drive to 4 Corners. Not much to see here except the monument and Indian Vendors selling mostly jewelry, but it is a unique geographical spot.
We then headed west along the Arizona/Utah border to Monument Valley. Wow. We have never seen such scenery. These huge formations rising from a relatively flat valley floor in brilliant color just overpower you. You expect John Wayne to come riding up at any moment. (Many of his films were shot here.) This is by far the most impressive area we've seen so far. We stayed overnight in a nice campground not far from the visitors center in the valley surrounded by tall red cliffs. Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.

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Photos

Northwestern New Mexico
Rush Hour

4 Corners Monument
This is it

Four Corners
X Marks the Spot

Four Corners Vendor
Tiffany's at 4 Corners

Approach to Monument Valley
Scene on Many Postcards

Cloud over Mesa
Roadside Scenery

Our Campground at MV
The morning after this picture was taken the ground and hills around the site were covered with snow.

Navajo Code Table
This was used by Navajo "Code Talkers" for US forces in World War II. This code was never broken by the enemy. Many of the talkers were from this area.

Monument Valley
View from the visitors center. Cars are visible on the road below. Looks like a painting, doesn't it?