Glen Canyon Dam

 

I definitely need to be more vocal.  Somewhere along the road, I feel asleep to wake up seeing the Glen Canyon Dam.  Did I forget to say that I wanted to stop in Lake Havasu  City and spend at least a month.  When we went through there before, it wasn't enough. I wanted to spend a week walking the sidewalks, being warm enough to go without a jacket and stroll along the riverside.  Nope, missed that this time.  I am feeling very empty.

Historic Route 66, Seligman, AZ

What a fun place to drive through, with all of the cute cars and stores.  We were able to stop and enjoy a bite of dinner on the way at a little shop, and on the way Dean found some ghords that he took home to plant.

Dean was anxious to get on the road because they had a gun show just up the road and he was hopeful it would be wonderful.  It wasn't but I had just stayed in the van so I wasn't as disappointed as he was.

 

 

One of the best parts of van life ...

 One of my favorite things to do is find a local spot to try out.  We eat in the van at least two meals a day, but I love going out where the locals go.  This place didn't disappoint.  It wasn't very crowded which was a bonus for us with Dean's anxiety a concern.  

We didn't plan well for our trip, as we got there just as people were wrapping up and packing to go home.  We did get to see Jaylene Hoggard's new husband and saw some awesome stone benches that were much to heavy for us to buy and haul home to Kolob.  

We packed nights in the wash off to the east of the road, where we were secluded but would have been horrible if it had rained because we were definitely in the runoff area.  We gambled and stayed there.  It was just perfect for us.

We spent a couple of days going through the area and the shops.  We will definitely need to come back again but much earlier so we can spend a week shopping with all of the shops open and full.

 

 

Luckily we have the internet to show us what it should have looked like.  Still a fun trip.

 

Bedtime in the Van

 

With the cold, and a smaller bed, Mindee has to snuggle a bit to stay warm.  It's also the only time in my life when I can sleep in a hoody and actually get some sleep.  How can you fault the little girl for wanting to stay warm.

Quartzsite Finds

 

Quartzsite has something for everyone.  I didn't believe it at first but I became converted.  Dean had fun looking for jars and souvenirs for all of the family, finding something we thought everyone would like.  And then, .... we found a step stool for me.  

This is not our first step stool.  We have gone through at least 4, and one identical to this one that is perfect.  Don't waste money on plastic.  You need an aluminum one and a note to put on the steering wheel stating the stool is outside.

Arizona and California Railroad Bridge on E62

 

Giving a trip in the van another try.  We are headed down to the rock show in Quartzite, AZ.  Big plans for a fun time.