Saturday in Arizona

Last night David and I realized that the Painted Desert/Petrified Forest National Park was not very far from Show Low where we were staying. We also found out that we could again pick up Route 66, which originally went through the park. So that became our destination for the day.



We spent several hours viewing some of the most incredible vistas imaginable. The parts of the southwest that we have seen in the last week have such a unique look and feel, so different from ones I grew up with. My east-coast eye and soul have finally come to appreciate the colors and sytle of this part of the country.





After we left the park we headed east on 66, much of which has disappeared or is not drivable in these parts. Much of our trip has been criss-crossing or actually joining interstates as we try to follow The Mother Road. Here in Arizona and New Mexico it is I-40. And so we followed it back into Land of Enchantment and are spending the night in Gallup.



By the time we get back home, we should be able to say that we had travelled Route 66 from Chicago to the Petrified Forest near Holbrook, Arizona. Not quite sure what we will do tomorrow, let alone the day after, but things have gone well and our travels have been very enjoyable so far. Stay tuned!

Connie