im not often using the word awesome, i dont think i can pronounce it quite american enough, but you wont know that when i write it down, right? :) today was awesome! i think we had the best vistas so far, and we already had seen so many beautiful sights... the weather helped too, beautiful cloud formations and the sun was often present as well.
we woke up early this morning (im still on boston time, 2 hours earlier), had a not too bad breakfast, and we were greeted by beautiful surroundings. unfortunately we had driven the last hour in the dark the day before, but it was nice to see that the strip of motels and neon signs was actually in between enormous mountains. it almost made the walmart across the street pretty... ;) we avoided the highway again and drove westwards; we got high up in the mountains, where we remained for most part of the trip. around 7000 feet (2 km!). and yes, we got snow too.... quite some snow. the road was entirely white at some parts, and just cleared at others. luckily there werent many cars and it all went smoothly. we stopped quite often to take in the stunning views; one of them above, in the magdalena mountains, new mexico. eventually we hit arizona. we spent quite a while in a shop with western wear (!!) and i bought some boots (we actually went for tim, haha). the snowy roads were behind us, and the road ahead was straight and empty; tim decided i had to drive again, and so i did, for quite a while. i now know how to drive straight, but anything else means panic....
we wanted to drive through the petrified forest (with yes, petrified wood, lots and lots of it), but unfortunately they decided the snow made for unsafe conditions and we had to turn around... ah well, the other road was awesome too. for the last bit we got onto the real highway with lots of cars (the old route 66), and now we are in flagstaff for the night.... (its freaking cold, -8C, 17F)
the new year just started; so happy new year!! more tomorrow, and can you guess where we are headed?
5 comments:
This is a great photo. It's one those photos of being in the right place at the right time. It also takes a good eye and skills to make it great. Cat you have all of these things going for. Keep on clicking and motoring.
It is like reading a book with pictures this roadtrip. I like it so much. Can see you driving through all the beautiful landscapes. Please go on.
Fantastic, CaT. I am impressed at how much of America you have seen. More than most native-born Americans, I'll bet!
Impressive, or should I say 'wicked awesome' :p
Yep. Awesome! I love this shot! I like Flagstaff except we stayed somewhere near the train tracks and trains rumbled through regularly in the night. There are very cool Indian ruins north (Wupatki) and east (Walnut Canyon) of Flag that are worth a look, though it sounds as if you've probably already left.
Grand Canyon next?
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