Oh My ... How Grand ...

March 8, 2017 

We were up early this morning ...

excited for this journey to the Grand Canyon ...

It took us just over an hour to reach our destination ... 

It was going to be a once in a lifetime adventure ...

One that Oma could strike off her bucket list ...

A map showing the area ...

We decided to take the bus tour ... taking us to all the stops ... 

What a magnificent view ... on our first stop of the Inner Canyon ...

We were able to see the snow on the mountain top ...

in the distance ...

Loved seeing this bluebird at one of the stops ...

It was difficult to watch some of the tourists ... taking chances just to get a picture ...

Two people losts theirs lives the week we were there  ... so sad ...

Oma taking in the view ... a perfect photo opportunity as well ...

at Hopi Point ...

Everywhere you looked ... the view was breathtaking ...

There was always someone to take a family picture of us ... 

and in turn we would take pictures of families as well ...

A beautiful keepsake of our time together ...

When we first arrived at the park ... there was snow on the ground ... apparently it had been cold and windy here ... We were fortunate to see the sunshine ...  blue sky ... and by noon time ... it was already quite warm ... We were waiting for the bus ...  to take us to the next point of interest ...

 

On Route 66 ...

March 7, 2017

Well ... we were back on the road again ...

heading to Williams, Arizona ... 

It was a beautiful drive ... we couldn't believe the amount of snow ...

on the mountains ...

We were getting closer to our destination ... driving thru Flagstaff ...

We arrived in Williams ... got settled into our rooms ...

then went for a walk thru the downtown ...

on Route 66 ...

There were signs of "Route 66" ... everywhere ...

We stopped by the Barrel & Bottle Historic Brewing Company ...

It was a uninque place ... a quick visit and a beer ... 

we decided to come back later to have dinner here ...

Once we had toured the townsite ...

we made our way back to the Inn ...

We relaxed out at the outdoor common area ... having a few drinks ...

and staying warm by the fire ...

It was a little breezy and cool ...

It was time for dinner ... so we ventured back to the brewing company ...

the gang tried a few of different kinds of beer ...

before having a board dinner ...

with a variety of meats ... pickles ... cheese ... and breads ...

Topping off the meal with a caramel/chocolat homemade ice cream Sundae ...

mmmmmmm 

After dinner ... Dave and Linda went to their room ...

it was too chilly for them to sit outside ...

Mike & I had the place to ourselves ... the Hostess came out ... to start up the fire in the fireplace ...

We enjoyed chatting with her while she was on a break ...

Mike decided to get a big cigar and sip on a can of Chelada  ... that's Clamto juice and beer ...

Eventually we turned in ... for a good night's sleep ... as we were on the road again ... to our next destination ... the Grande Canyon ...!!!

May 29, 2017

 Dad's Birthday today ... May 29, 1926 

Remembering my dad on his Birthday ...

he loved his family, music ... 

and spending time outdoors ...

 in our hearts ... always ...

and in our thoughts ...

Miss you Dad ...!

 

   

 

 

   

On The Road ...

March 7, 2017 

We were on our way ... on an excellent adventure ...

travelling along the highway ... 

Making our way to our first stop of the trip ...

the famous Montezuma Castle National Monument ...

Eric & Sharon had told us about this unique place ...

and that we should definately stop at ... 

Oh my goodnes ... we were astonished by the sight of this Castle ...

how in the world did they create this wonder ...

This National Monument near the town of Camp Verde, Arizona ...

protects a set of preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings ...

for more information click ...

 

HERE ...

 

It was a wonderful sight ... to see all the birds' nests ... 

way up in the cliffs ...

 

We walked around the area ...

stopping at all the information spots along the way ...

reading the history ... 

We were also amazed at the size of the Sycamore trees...

 

 

At the end of the path ...

there was a voice interprative centre ... 

with a small replica of the Montezuma Castle behind glass ...

showing you how they lived ... 

with all the activites on each of the floors ...

This place is well worth visiting ... !!!