We went to the Grand Canyon. (pictures posted on FB)
It was great cause it was like a 3 day adventure to get there, and then we spent a whole 45 minutes at most there. Hehe. It was a blast though!
Oh, on the way, we stopped in Laughlin.
Oh yeah, and I totally forgot about Hoover Dam. We drove across it. I guess sometime in the near future you won't have that opportunity, so that was cool.
After the Grand Canyon we headed to Phoenix. On the way, we saw a sign for Devil Dog Road so we stopped to take pictures, which lead us to an unexpected animal park, Bearizona.
They enjoyed our entrance so we continued on into the park. Saw bears and bison and sheep and a few other animals. There really wasn't too much there, but they had just opened. (more pictures will be posted on fb)
So, we made it to Phoenix, and my friend that we were visiting had to go out of town for business, so we found stuff to do till he got back.
We found the Mystery Castle which was pretty cool.
Kind of a strange story. This guy found out he had TB, so he left his wife and daughter in Washington and moved to Phoenix. His daughter and he used to build sand castles, so he thought he would just build her a real castle. And that is what he did. I think it took him like 15 years or something. He ended up dying of cancer, and not TB from which he abandoned his family for.
Neat place. No bathrooms.
And then we got to see my friend Brian, and meet his daughter Audrey.
Oh, and I got to see a friend that I had met in Portland. He was in Portland for a wedding while I was there visiting Marvin and Brynn so we hung out. And then we reunited in Phoenix. Small world.
Last time I saw him, he was Cute Hat Guy. This time he was Bananna Man.
Had a great time in Phoenix. Then left and headed to NM. Got to spend some quality time with my friend Mary from the island.
She is an amazing artist, host and friend. Such a delight to be around. Tammy and I had a wonderful time!
This is her yard.
Oh, forgot about what happened on the way!
Damn Homey! He doesn't listen when I tell him to slow down! He listened to this guy though!
Whilst in NM, I got to see my friend Tiffany from the island too! She only had time for lunch, but it was wonderful seeing her.
And since I was in ABQ, I went to a glass blowing studio that belongs to my friend Jeff Miller's brother in law. He deomonstrated what he does, and I was so impressed. Such a neat way to make art!
Here is one of his pieces for Halloween
And I went to the ABQ art museum and Old Town. It was a fun day.
Had to drop Tammy off at the ABQ airport. =( She was going to come up to Colorado with me, but since my brother has a cat and dogs, she couldn't come. So, we parted ways in NM. It was a great time on the road with her though! Thanks Tammy for being part of my journey!
After NM, I went to Colorado Springs to visit my oldest brother Cameron and his family, and that is where I am now. I am having such a great time, I don't want to leave! This is Cam and his wife Belyn.
So, here I am....All caught up!
