24.04 Valley of Fire: Sunrise at Rainbow Vista, Overton, Nevada.
We can't help mentioning what a delightful region we are visiting notwithstanding it's a desert or perhaps because it is a desert. We often smile at the political boundaries drawn universally which seldom differentiate the nature of the land. In traveling within parts of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, the similarities are obvious, particularly the rock formations and colors. It forces us to think regionally when planning rather than by state. From a pictorial aspect, there are places in which we could be confused easily in guessing the state. At the time of writing, we are in Utah having left Nevada after a period of ill health, nearly compensated for in great beauty. I like the term 'gun to the head' , of course in the metaphorical sense only. Wishing to use the term, I contrive to add: 'I would choose Southern Utah as one of the most impressive places to visit. Now would you mind removing the pistol—it's giving me a headache. Thank you!' ...