Monday 21st May
It’s a very late start this morning as we have been trying
to finalise the last leg of our trip and we have met some stumbling
blocks. Couldn’t get the motel we wanted
in Williams for Wednesday – The Best
Western Colorado River Inn – darn; couldn’t get into any accommodation in
Needles on Friday; couldn’t get into El Rancho in Barstow on Saturday; booked
in Kingman on Thursday but starting to panic as we now start looking for
Hampton Inn’s as last resort. Route 66
Motel in Seligman on Wednesday is booked – a better choice than Williams anyway
as we decided we didn’t need to go back to the Grand Canyon. Hampton Inn Barstow is booked but having
trouble getting Friday booked – last resort we are booked into Aquarius Casino
in Laughlin – yes we have to head north a bit but at least we are all
booked.
With all the juggling we have
been able to get a day in with nephew Ritchie and his wife Cam in Redlands which is exciting as
we have yet to meet Cam.
So eleventh hour alright – 11am checkout deadline we move
our luggage outside our room in preparation for the drive back to
Flagstaff. However a last minute
decision to take a few more photos and head out to Antelope Point to check it
out, made our departure after 12 noon. If you haven't been to Page Arizona - start saving now - its worth the trip!
Lake Powell serves 28 million people. It holds sufficient water for 10 years. I think the guide said the water level was 40 feet below the high mark. Many more statistics but I can't recall in my tired state of mind. Will try to add later.
There are just dozens and dozens of house boats, not to mention regular ski boats and jet skis. Its a boating paradise with all the beautiful canyons to pull into and acres and acres of clear blue water.
The Colorado River downstream from the Dam wall.
Even the signage is fabulous!
Nothing particularly new exciting along the road to Flagstaff. I took some video for Nev as we head for
Little America.
An early arrival in Flagstaff was fantastic. Checking into our room was amazing – this place
is very ‘comfortable’ for a very ‘comfortable’ price.
We have two nights here so we decide to go hit
the shops. Tuesday Morning/Marshalls for
starters. Nev heads for Home Depot – oh the
poor shopping starved Aussies. I found a
few bargains and can you believe it - Nev
buys a chainsaw blade and chain – oh the luggage!!!!! More shoes – oh the luggage!!
Its 8pm – whaaaat????
Too tired to look around for the iconic diners we head to Ruby Tuesday’s
for a quick dinner.
Worked on catching up on blog – midnight into bed.
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