Lazy start to the day and then got a text that Colin and Wendy were on their way in my direction. They had stopped for breakfast at a place we had seen yesterday that served Ho-made Pies!
I said so long to my sweet little spot…
but not before leaving a tip on my pillow for the male housekeeper!
The Newtons were towing their sweet little trailer
others were towing Cadillacs!
It wasn’t long before we crossed into Arizona (state number 5) and the first stop was for the famous cookies at Jacobs Lake Inn where I also bought some very cool juniper seed beads and a handmade arrow
I followed them through some interesting scenery
a very long way until
we stopped for buffalo spotting and learned a fun fact later that they are dangerous on the roads as they are so dark and their eyes are not reflective.
finally we were in the park…
the lodge was spectacular
and it wasn’t just a hole in the ground after all
we went for a walk out to Angel Point, climbed crazy places and just had fun together
I think Wendy and I had our big girl panties on!
Wendy loved her Bloody Mary mix
we headed back the way we came, not as impressed as we may have been. Stopped for a picnic in the sun
we finally got out of the park and headed out towards Page. First stop had an incredible view and shopping. Wendy and I both bought necklaces from a lady there
next was a quick stop at Cliffdwellers and Lees Ferry
and the Navajo Bridge
unfortunately the interpretation centre was closed for maintenance but it sure is spectacular
we stopped in Gap for gas as hwy89 is closed and we had to go 20, and the winds buffeted the whole way. We reached Page just before dark and went straight to the Super 8. The woman said the rooms were normally over 160 but she would give to us for 120. We decided to share one as that was ridiculous. Called a cab to go for dinner and a sketchy beat up car with Buggy Taxi on the side and a 70+ driver showed up. No meter just $9 to the restaurant, even answered his cell on the way, although not sure how he heard over squeaky brakes..
food was okay even if order was wrong for Wendy and it was in a strip mall. Called a cab and it turns out there is only one and guess who showed up again, fresh smoke in car and all and only took over half an hour wait…. Seems he is the only game in town of 8000. Back to discuss the day tomorrow and put this 414 Km in the sun day to rest
triumphgal 