Tuesday, July 16, 2013

On the Way to the Grand Canyon: Part 2 | Grand Trip Out West

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Here's the rest of our trek out to the Grand Canyon, starting in Amarillo!

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Route 66

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Cadillac Ranch

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Well, that's one way to ask it!

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We brought along a couple pounds of Conecuh sausage so we could make jambalaya. :)

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The sunrise over Kirtland was so beautiful!

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Albuquerque

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I-40

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Alright, y'all. They charge you $16 apiece to see this place. Take a good long look at these photos, 'cause it ain't worth payin' $16 to see it!

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(Close-up of the previous picture. See the American flag? That's 3x5 feet. The astronaut is 6 feet tall. Okay, now look at the other pictures again. It gives you a good idea of how big the crater is!)

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You have no idea what beautiful sight this was to us, driving into Flagstaff. Green! Trees! Life! Driving through the desert makes you appreciate things like that!

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J&H RV Park in Flagstaff was voted the #1 RV park in the nation multiple times. It's easy to see why. What a beautiful place!

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Heading out of Flagstaff towards the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

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Vermillion Cliffs

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Colorado River

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We camped on the Kaibab Plateau...just wait till you see how tiny Jacob Lake is. :)

For the love of travel,
Rebekah

1 comment:

  1. Wow, it's flat out west! (Well, except for the crater and canyon.) Awesome pictures; I love the desert shots.

    Blessings,
    Zibber

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