Why Yes, it is Grand

Why Yes, it is Grand

I’ve been wanting to see the Grand Canyon for years and years.  I even lived in Phoenix for 11 months back in the ’80s and never made it that far north. I was not earning much money and it’s an 8 hour round trip.  Also, there was no one to share it...

Road Trip Itinerary: Subject to Change

I’ve had a request to pass on our Itinerary, in case someone wants to join us at some point along our trail.  If you are going to be somewhere, or want to join up with us, please let us know! This is a bit tricky because we’re being flexible, but...
Walnut Canyon, Flagstaff & Rt. 66

Walnut Canyon, Flagstaff & Rt. 66

We left Palm Springs and drove across the Mojave Desert floor.  There are hundreds and hundreds of windmills strewn across the desert floor around Palm Springs.      We made our way to Needles, where we stopped for lunch at a Route 66 Cafe & looked for...

Climbing into the Pines

It happened again.  I checked Google Maps and Waze, who both told me it should take about 5-1/2 – 6 hours to get from Palm Springs to Flagstaff.  Ten hours and 370 miles later, we pulled in, navigating the last few miles in the dark.  We did take a bit over an...
Sunset Magic on the Sky Deck

Sunset Magic on the Sky Deck

As I write this from Sun Valley, the sun is beginning to peek over the horizon, cocks are crowing, the wind is rushing through the palm trees and behind me a fountain bubbles on my private porch. I’m in a still, calm and connected place after an amazing experience...