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January 19, 2006

Standing On the Corner In Winslow, Arizona...

...is probably a bad idea. Or so I would think, after seeing all the bums hanging around the truck stop at which we stopped. Today was a bit more exciting, thanks to my daughter saying, before we crossed into Arizona, "Wow, I bet this is even prettier when it snows."

Within about 15 minutes, we found out.

It wasn't too bad at first, very windy but just light snow. The farther into Arizona we got, the harder it snowed. Until I could see about as far as three cars in front of me. My daughter by this time, was freaking asleep of course. The road never really got slick, thank goodness, so we made it to Flagstaff ok. Though, as we discovered when we were unloading the car at the hotel, the parking lot & streets were covered with about 1/2 inch of black ice.

Nice.

Anyway, we made it here safely, and aren't leaving tomorrow until it warms up above freezing. New Mexico was absolutely beautiful, and Arizona has been pretty too...what I could see of it through the snow.

Hopefully, I'll get to see more of it tomorrow as we head south to Phoenix.

Posted by Rita at January 19, 2006 08:19 PM

Comments

Lurking...

Posted by: Dax Montana at January 19, 2006 10:48 PM

No problem Dax. I do that myself occasionally. Like every day.

Posted by: Rita [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 20, 2006 07:28 AM

By now you've probably made it through hell alley (as the road from Flagstaff to Phoenix is often called when it snows - I didn't want to mention it earlier) and are enjoying the city. Isn't Phoenix weather interesting in the middle of Winter? Your daughter should actually like it there. Parts are sort of gangsterish, and the blend of elderly people/industry is odd, but in a way it's like being in the woods. Just stay away from the obvious predators and snakes and it can be a good time. Besides, any place that Erma Bombeck could live is okay by me, and there are lots of great places to eat.

Posted by: kenneth [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 20, 2006 05:46 PM

We are loving the weather....like Florida this time of year without the humidity. And so far we've both really liked Phoenix. Except for the hassle we've had trying to get her hooked up to the internet, it's been great.

The drive down from Flagstaff wasn't bad, but we waiting until we were sure the ice had all melted. Saw some fantastic views too.

Posted by: Rita [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 22, 2006 07:16 PM