Adventures in geography (Monument Valley, Arizona)

Shadows, Arizona
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It is a breathtakingly beautiful morning and the Navajo guide is tottering with drink. You regret your decision to follow him into the high desert for glimpses at rocks that were once possibly dinosaur feces.

He offers to sing you a traditional song. Before you say no, he launches into a multi-versed epic that goes on for about ten minutes after your indifference has turned into discomfort.

You are not interested in buying his blankets, so you hand him twenty dollars and quickly head back to your car.