We stopped at the Monument Valley Visitor Center to view the beautiful scenery that we’ve seen in countless movies, TV commercials, and calendars. It was chilly and windy (you'll be able to tell from one of the pictures), but still a fun stop.

We did take a brief respite from the cold while checking out the gift shop, where I bought our first Christmas ornament of the trip. A hand-painted desert scene with black saguaros silhouetted against white clouds and lavender skies.