A Seattlite in the Sun
I stopped at a local grocery store this evening and picked up some fixin’s for dinner instead of eating at a restaurant. The reasons I did this: (1) I was too tired to sit in a restaurant and entertain myself … Continued
Too much for one post
I should probably make three separate posts to cover today. But I won’t.
Nice Hole
My expectations of the Grand Canyon:
Dam Impressive
Say what you will about how this thing messes with nature and destroys the normal, natural flow of the Colorado River; you can’t see this and not marvel at the extraordinary achievement.
Seattle to SeaTac
I’m at the Red Roof Inn in SeaTac. My room is clean, modern, and generic, which is better than I might have hoped for. I have a 5 am wake-up call set for tomorrow morning, and I can either walk or … Continued
Bryce and Zion
I have a full day at Bryce Canyon National Park, and probably two half days at Zion. You’d think from reading about these parks that I don’t have nearly enough time, as they are large parks and there’s lots to … Continued
Southwest Colorado
My plan, until the last few days, was to spend three nights in Durango, using it as a base to explore southwestern Colorado. But plans change. I have decided to stay just two nights in Durango and one in Telluride.
It’s Newer than Mexico
Of the five states I’ll be in on my southwest road trip, New Mexico is the one I’ve spent the least time in. I lived in Colorado for two years, I visited Utah on a long road trip from Illinois … Continued
Flagstaff and Sedona
Day One is my arrival day; Day Two is my Grand Canyon day. On Day Three I make my way to Sedona, where I spend two nights. If I decide to take a flightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon, I’ll … Continued