tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5979557983590043955..comments2024-03-11T03:36:53.787-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Monument Valley: “Awesome ~ Simply Awesome”Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-48845237060117804782016-10-03T11:58:22.542-07:002016-10-03T11:58:22.542-07:00Thx for the trip back down memory lane! I haven...Thx for the trip back down memory lane! I haven't been to the Monument Valley for quite some time, but your post reminded me how remarkable it it. It's been a long while since I was last in Utah, but I believe the stars are aligning to bring me back. Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30661748966473720602016-09-30T21:28:12.605-07:002016-09-30T21:28:12.605-07:00Can't tell you how many times we've driven...Can't tell you how many times we've driven to Arizona through the flatter-more-'boring' part of Utah. This will now be on our radar for all future trips. Do make time next time, Marilyn, as it is absolutely stunning!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68629079140608028982016-09-30T21:26:41.373-07:002016-09-30T21:26:41.373-07:00The scenes developed by Mother Nature really do le...The scenes developed by Mother Nature really do leave you at a loss for words, don't they Irene? We've not done the Grand Canyon loop so hope to get that accomplished in the not-so-distant future.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47994683525238006512016-09-30T21:25:20.602-07:002016-09-30T21:25:20.602-07:00Uranium mining and tourism pretty much drives the ...Uranium mining and tourism pretty much drives the economy of this area (mining near Moab, that is) and it is an amazing landscape! Thanks for the visit and the comment ~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53173516356019115702016-09-30T10:42:23.945-07:002016-09-30T10:42:23.945-07:00When I was in Arizona last year, friends told me t...When I was in Arizona last year, friends told me to visit Monument Valley...I wish I would have made the time after reading you article and gazing at your beautiful photos!! Next time I'll make the time!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11695079548365916242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-89741645347314172422016-09-29T15:05:09.530-07:002016-09-29T15:05:09.530-07:00Thanks for taking me with you to Monument Valley. ...Thanks for taking me with you to Monument Valley. I've never been. It's certainly true that nothing is as awesome as nature. I had the same feeling when I visited the Grand Canyon. There were no words to describe it. Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31329025780365196472016-09-27T14:11:41.283-07:002016-09-27T14:11:41.283-07:00Looks like a sunny place! Fascinating landscape, b...Looks like a sunny place! Fascinating landscape, but must be hard to make some living...Villrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07827038513371643021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32186143793122931732016-09-27T10:49:14.182-07:002016-09-27T10:49:14.182-07:00Oh Mersad, your photography skills would have brou...Oh Mersad, your photography skills would have brought this area to life so much better than mine did. It really was stunning and I am sorry with your talents and eye for beauty that you missed it. "Next time. . ." as we always say!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-56662921636531168962016-09-27T10:47:59.450-07:002016-09-27T10:47:59.450-07:00Glad I am not alone, Carole, in my pronouncement t...Glad I am not alone, Carole, in my pronouncement that it is awesome. I'd not expected such over-whelming beauty there. Glad you agree. Thanks for the visit-Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1954797155649448352016-09-27T10:46:57.893-07:002016-09-27T10:46:57.893-07:00Some places are indeed, awesome Paula and this ran...Some places are indeed, awesome Paula and this ranks right up there with them. My purchase of curtains wasn't 'awesome'!! Thanks for the visit ~ :-)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-70831580857283483452016-09-27T10:45:52.366-07:002016-09-27T10:45:52.366-07:00We are envious of your stay, Janice, and hope to r...We are envious of your stay, Janice, and hope to return one day and stay in the Valley as well. Next time we'll plan ahead and not do a spur of the moment change over Labor Day weekend!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-26101109775825077112016-09-27T10:44:48.420-07:002016-09-27T10:44:48.420-07:00Thanks much, Suzanne. It really is an awesome par...Thanks much, Suzanne. It really is an awesome part of the United States - I hope more visitors from abroad skip the big cities and instead add this to their itinerary!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39033957212957339212016-09-27T10:43:40.486-07:002016-09-27T10:43:40.486-07:00It is with a bit of Bonanza and Wagon Train tosse...It is with a bit of Bonanza and Wagon Train tossed in. It really is an awesome part of the United States - no doubt about it. Thanks much for the visit - as always, it is appreciated!!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32248647852224159862016-09-27T10:42:22.898-07:002016-09-27T10:42:22.898-07:00Charles, that is such a good way of putting it: sh...Charles, that is such a good way of putting it: shocking! I can't believe how spectacular it was - and we'd never put it high on our routes before - now it is a must return! Thanks much for stopping by~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-51295520127729386702016-09-27T10:41:08.988-07:002016-09-27T10:41:08.988-07:00Oh I hope when you are spending more time in the N...Oh I hope when you are spending more time in the North American part of the world that you do get to do a road trip through this area, Nancie, as is really is 'awesome'!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-59299409349780007742016-09-27T10:40:08.666-07:002016-09-27T10:40:08.666-07:00Yes, Lyn, if there ever was a time to use the word...Yes, Lyn, if there ever was a time to use the word 'awesome' it was while driving through Monument Valley! Thanks for stopping by ~Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-9085733455979492922016-09-27T10:39:18.815-07:002016-09-27T10:39:18.815-07:00Those are coming up in future posts, Rhonda. It w...Those are coming up in future posts, Rhonda. It was simply an amazing route through southeastern Utah! Thanks for the visit!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63757075732426791262016-09-27T05:20:06.650-07:002016-09-27T05:20:06.650-07:00Truly Amazing. This was one of those destinations ...Truly Amazing. This was one of those destinations I wanted to visit during my Southwest USA Road trip last year, but we simply didn't have the time. Thanks to you I can revisit the place this way! Thank you for linking up with "Through My Lens"<br /><br />Mersad<br /><a href="http://mersad-photography.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mersad Donko Photography</a><br />Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38565446861618296782016-09-26T17:27:47.126-07:002016-09-26T17:27:47.126-07:00Monument Valley and surrounds is indeed an "a...Monument Valley and surrounds is indeed an "awesome" area.Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-74575570911842914422016-09-26T15:21:40.663-07:002016-09-26T15:21:40.663-07:00If it is awesome then it is awesome. I use this ex...If it is awesome then it is awesome. I use this expression a lot because like your photos indicate, this is indeed awesome. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725998933087860997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-31491218220821203272016-09-26T13:23:34.689-07:002016-09-26T13:23:34.689-07:00I stayed at the View Hotel a few years ago and it ...I stayed at the View Hotel a few years ago and it was amazing to see Monument Valley not only at sunrise but also at sun down.So glad I brought my tripod. I had to book ages in advance and although it wasn't ultra expensive, it wasn't cheap either. But is was worth it. I also visited Moab and the two parks there and am looking forward to reading your post. Janice Chunghttp://www.francetraveltips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64843455535052487772016-09-26T12:07:56.513-07:002016-09-26T12:07:56.513-07:00I would love to go here. Awesome is overused, but ...I would love to go here. Awesome is overused, but what other would be appropriate? Magnificent? Spectacular? Awesome post! Thank you :-)SuzanneShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917524547647717229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58722163798537465712016-09-26T10:44:23.952-07:002016-09-26T10:44:23.952-07:00Monument Valley provides the ultimate views of wha...Monument Valley provides the ultimate views of what we all think of as the West. Straight out of Roadrunner cartoons. Awesome is so overused, but in this case, so appropriate. The GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76658682242591782612016-09-26T09:01:52.461-07:002016-09-26T09:01:52.461-07:00You are correct, AWESOME! Shocking how gorgeous so...You are correct, AWESOME! Shocking how gorgeous southern Utah is.Charles McCoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614997284581089940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-61194477322171398082016-09-26T02:46:16.349-07:002016-09-26T02:46:16.349-07:00Hi Jackie. Your photos are gorgeous, and I would l...Hi Jackie. Your photos are gorgeous, and I would love to see Monument Valley with my own eyes. Maybe when I am back in North America for more than a minute I'll plan a road trip of my own. :) Thanks for linking up this week. #TPThursdayNanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.com/noreply@blogger.com