We continue to 'try' to follow the sun. Have found the nights in the 20-30's and the days in the 60-70's. Works for us versus what we have seen is going on up north.
One new thing we forgot to add to the last entry from San Antonio was "Cowboy Church". It was advertised as open to the public on the rodeo grounds (started for the cowboys and their families who travel from rodeo to rodeo) so we decided to go and it was very special - very welcoming, warm and inspirational. They gave out small "Cowboy Bibles" encouraging everyone to take them and pass them on to others.
From San Antonio, it took us a couple of days to get out of Texas. Enroute the 'roadrunners' and 'tumblin tumbleweeds' kept us entertained. Stopped in Deming, New Mexico with objective of visiting the Gila cliff dwellings. However, rains had wiped out a bridge to this National Monument, so we will have to see the 'dwellers' in another state. We did see a lot of new pueblo homes and Bill got in an afternoon of golf in Deming.
Had to see the 'Gunfight at the OK Corral' which was interesting. Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday were not quite as legendary as in the movie.
While in Tucson we visited the Suguaro National Park. The cacti were playing 'king of the mountain'. We didn't stick around to see who won. They do start to take on personalities after looking at them for awhile and we were having fun making up scenarios for some of them. (One was dancing, one was giving a speech, several looked like a small family) We learned that the Indians see them as people and as models of what you should aspire to - standing tall and proud in the desert.
And now for a little educational info about the desert cacti! We don't want your time to be wasted while reading our blog. The first picture (from left to right) is a barrel cactus, pencil cholla, a small saguaro and prickly pear cactus. The second picture is the prickly pear and the teddy bear cholla (they are the ones that look so soft and fuzzy but don't touch!) Now don't you feel smarter.
One new thing we forgot to add to the last entry from San Antonio was "Cowboy Church". It was advertised as open to the public on the rodeo grounds (started for the cowboys and their families who travel from rodeo to rodeo) so we decided to go and it was very special - very welcoming, warm and inspirational. They gave out small "Cowboy Bibles" encouraging everyone to take them and pass them on to others.
From San Antonio, it took us a couple of days to get out of Texas. Enroute the 'roadrunners' and 'tumblin tumbleweeds' kept us entertained. Stopped in Deming, New Mexico with objective of visiting the Gila cliff dwellings. However, rains had wiped out a bridge to this National Monument, so we will have to see the 'dwellers' in another state. We did see a lot of new pueblo homes and Bill got in an afternoon of golf in Deming.
Benson, Arizona was a great stop with roadrunners visiting us for dinner ...... then they have their 'sunning' ritual . Roadrunners have a downside as there is not much meat on them thar drumsticks.
Visited Tombstone and got a good look at the old West. Was going to challenge a few of the 'rustlers', but my cap gun ran out of caps.
Had to see the 'Gunfight at the OK Corral' which was interesting. Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday were not quite as legendary as in the movie.
Failed to see any boots on 'Boot Hill', although we didn't dig real deep as the rocks were heavy.
The graves in the picture are of the men that died at the original gunfight at OK Corral.
The graves in the picture are of the men that died at the original gunfight at OK Corral.
We then took a short drive down to Bisbee, Arizona, which is a copper mining town literally built into the side of a mountain. The roads and houses were straight up, We were too late to go on the copper mine tour underground. Some similarity to the town of Jim Thorpe, PA but the mountains are a little higher.
The highlight of this stop was visiting the foothills of Cochise's stronghold. Beautiful country and perfect weather. Put on over 44 miles on Barb's new hobby. Not quite a Harley Hog but probably as close as she/we will get. Our guide, Jim, was originally from Pittsburgh and a Steeler fan. Also had worked at the Lakeside Marina and lived in Port Clinton, Ohio for awhile.
While in Tucson we visited the Suguaro National Park. The cacti were playing 'king of the mountain'. We didn't stick around to see who won. They do start to take on personalities after looking at them for awhile and we were having fun making up scenarios for some of them. (One was dancing, one was giving a speech, several looked like a small family) We learned that the Indians see them as people and as models of what you should aspire to - standing tall and proud in the desert.
And now for a little educational info about the desert cacti! We don't want your time to be wasted while reading our blog. The first picture (from left to right) is a barrel cactus, pencil cholla, a small saguaro and prickly pear cactus. The second picture is the prickly pear and the teddy bear cholla (they are the ones that look so soft and fuzzy but don't touch!) Now don't you feel smarter.
From here we head to Phoenix to spend a few days with Bill's sister Penny, then on to California.
Make it a great day and we'll see you around the bend!!
2 comments:
Hey. I am really enjoying this trip across the USA. Thanks for the new blog. I hope you will continue to have good weather and hopefully a little warmer temps soon. Dillon.
I saw on your map that you're in CA. Have you found warm weather yet? Dillon.
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