Arizona Visit

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A lovely example of Agave parryi.

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We were fortunate to experience both the sunset and sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Here is the sunrise.

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Monument Valley complete with Navajo Indian.

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An attractive Opuntia growing alongside the Colorado river in the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

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One of a large group of Ferocactus cylindraceous growing alongside the Colorado river in the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

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A group of Opuntias with a picturesque backdrop on the Navada border on the way to Las Vegas

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Hi Phil,

Fantastic photos!! I haven't visited Bryce or Zion but hope to in the future.

Where abouts was the last photo taken? It looks stunning!

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Great clump Phil ! i love the way a couple of parts have gone cristate

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Hi Vic, the last picture was take on the road from Zion National Park to Las Zegas about half and hour from Zion.

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Hi Phil,

Thanks! I'll definitely have to make it part of the agenda on my next visit.

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