Several of our blog readers have been unable to access our Tripod blog due to proxy errors so we have switched to the Google product, "Blogger". Here goes!
Saturday Nov 11
Standing on a Corner in Winslow AZ
Standin' on the Corner Park (opened in 1999 in Winslow, Arizona) is a public park, commemorating the song "Take it Easy" which was written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey, and, most famously, recorded by the Eagles. The song includes the verse "Well, I'm a standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see. It's a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me." Bill is under the sign at right and the Ford is across the street.
La Posada Inn
We had a fabulous lunch in the Turquoise Room of this famous 1930s Route 66 hotel. It was designed by Mary Colter for the Santa Fe Railroad and Fred Harvey Company (of Harvey girls fame).
An Afternoon at Homolovi State Park
This site along the Little Colorado River also later became an ill-fated settlement of Utah Mormons hoping to expand their territory.
We enjoyed a walk through the vandalised (for artifacts) ruins, seeing reconstructed portions and collected pottery shards and rejoicing in the sunny warm weather
Friday, Nov.10
Williams, AZ on the old Route 66
We changed from PST to MST and gained over 4000 feet of elevation travelling from Lake Mead on Hwy 93, picking up I 40 at Kingman on our way to Williams, 6766 ft elevation.
Williams is the access point to the Grand Canyon and we camped at the Grand Canyon Railway campground by the tracks. Apart from lots of BNSF through train traffic, they are already running their Polar Express Christmas event and the whole town is decked out in lights, trees, decorations and music. A little early, we think!
It was a fun, busy place where we were happy to finally clean the road slop off our rig. Small mercies!
Weds & Thurs Nov 8-9
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Hoover Dam)
We came here specifically to re-ride the River Mountains Loop Trail, a 34 mi/55 km adventure. This time we rode counterclockwise starting from the Lake Mead south entrance #22 and riding to the right on the graph. It was an excellent day, cool and calm at our 7:30 am start heading north, finishing with south winds as came around the top end with still more climbing to go!
Here's a Smile
Another camper pointed out these specific instructions about not paying for your campsite with food stamps or casino tokens!
Mon &Tues Nov 6 -7
Valley of Fire State Park
Northeast of Las Vegas, this Park drew us back for its dramatic red rock scenery. We'll probably be tired of "seeing red" after a winter in the southwest, but for now it's new again!
We had two warm days to enjoy a hill climb cycle ride and a few hikes through the canyons.
Whew, think that catches us up!!!!
Rose Lynn, I like the new blog. We have been using blogger for a few years. Let me know if you need some pointers.
ReplyDeleteI like you campsite with the red rocks. Enjoy!
Hélène
Looks great on mobile and I can comment!
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