We set out for a trip to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest State Park after our breakfast at the
Econo Lodge where we were pleased to meet another pair of Traveling Crones, Sadie and Betty Ann, (the "Dixie Chicks") college pals from Georgia. The Painted Desert is full of glorious rock formations and is in pristine condition. The weather was perfect, after two days of high winds today the air was still and the light clear. With few other visitors we were able to view the
petroglyphs to our heart's content and got a grizzled biker to take our photo next to "Old Faithful" the largest piece of petrified wood in the Rainbow Forest, which looks like a giant dried out penis.
We switched off driving at more frequent intervals and were able to make it to Needles, CA in time for a relaxing dip in the spa and an early night. We had to forfeit our last apple at the California border after an inspector from the Dept. of Agriculture informed us that no fruits or vegetables from east of the Mississippi can be brought into California. Fortunately we forgot about the other bag that contained dates and figs but since they were from Trader Joe's and originated in California, maybe that's okay. Check out some amazing pictures on my
Facebook page including some great ones from the
Painted Desert.
We switched off driving at more frequent intervals and were able to make it to Needles, CA in time for a relaxing dip in the spa and an early night. We had to forfeit our last apple at the California border after an inspector from the Dept. of Agriculture informed us that no fruits or vegetables from east of the Mississippi can be brought into California. Fortunately we forgot about the other bag that contained dates and figs but since they were from Trader Joe's and originated in California, maybe that's okay. Check out some amazing pictures on my Facebook page including some great ones from the Painted Desert.
Al and I cracking up at your description of the largest piece of petrified wood...love the pic of u by the rt 66 sign
ReplyDeleterelaxing in the sun (and wind) in the yard with my feet up enjoying my birthday! Heading to a big Italian dinner with cousin chris (who shares my birthday) and his family
mom... Plans r set for the spa on June 5th I can't wait
safe travels!!!
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Aunt Pottie Mouth. - the kids were on the floor laughing when Alex read your penis comment. Alex thought you guys were infront of the GreatWall in the picture of the petrified wood and asked how guys got in China. My response was obviously you've never driven with the Buoye sisters. Have a great trip and enjoy the views & sibling bonding.
ReplyDeleteWe both wish Ann Marie a Very Happy Birthday!! We just finished a homemade pizza and a (1/2) bottle of wine, the laundry is in and we're over and out!
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