I have been amazed at the breathtaking scenery and landscape. I have been around the world but had never been out west. New Mexico and Arizona have surpased my imagination.
The Painted Desert with its earthy colors layered in sheets of rocks. I’ve seen pictures and even movies but seeing it for real is undescribable.
The Petrified Forest was amazing too. I have seen petrified wood before but I guess this wood was special or something, the quartz and other gemstone like colors were so vivid. The Forest went on for miles. We literally drove 40 miles through the forest which ironically only had the petrified trees in it and no other trees.
We took advantage of every stop we saw along the way, checking out museums and tourist traps, as they maybe. Yellow Horse ‘s buriel site, a museum dedicated to the Navajo Code Talkers, gift shops filled with Indian craafts. One stop in particular was in Winslow, Arizona.
Most people my age will get this. It is from an Eagle’s song “Take it Easy”Well I’m a runnin’ down the road try’n to loosen my load
I’ve got seven women on my mind
Four that want to own me, two that want to stone me
One says she’s a friend of mine
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
Lighten up while you still can
Don’t even try to understand
Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy
Well, I’m a standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
Such a fine sight to see
It’s a girl my Lord in a flat-bed Ford
Slowin’ down to take a look at me
Come on, baby, don’t say maybe
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me
We may lose and we may win, though we will never be here again
So open up I’m climbin’ in, so take it easy
Well, I’m a runnin’ down the road tryin’ to loosen my load
Got a world of trouble on my mind
Lookin’ for a lover who won’t blow my cover, she’s so hard to find
Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy
Come on baby, don’t say maybe
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me
Winslow is not that large of a town, in fact it is pretty small, but we had to drive around twice before we found the “corner” But we found it and I am so glad we did. Thanks for taking the time to find this for me Greg.
We next went looking for the Meteor Crater. This was something Greg wanted to see so nothing was going to stop us now.
What should have only taken four to five hours at the most to go from Albuquerque to Williams took us all day, but what a day it was. And look at all the things we saw.Finally by sunset we had made it to Williams, Arizona and the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel.
Super nice place, this is the lobby. The “resort” consist of the hotel, the depot, the restaurant, and two gift shops, along with pools and a gym..
We leave early in the morning on the train to the Grand Canyon.. We stay the night in the canyon so “if” internet is available will determine if I get to post tomorrow or not..
Adventures with Cindy 
Last year Jim hiked from the north rim to the south rim, a two-day hike. I, of course, drove! My trip was much further (no bridges across), but I was faster! We put “Take It Easy” in the CD player every time we drive by Winslow, and we often stop to stand on the corner. I hope you’ll get to see some cliff dwellings on this trip. They’re fascinating.
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Your Dad asked last night if you had posted yet. If nothing else you can imagine your writing just for him and seeing the sparkle in his eyes as he relives our travels.
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