How about a trip across the country? Well, mostly just New Mexico and Arizona because that's when things got interesting! Or should I say beautiful?

Here is a photo tour of our trip to Cali. I didn't take as many photos as I did last year when we drove from Maine to Washington to San Diego... hmmm, why not?  Maybe because this time we just wanted to get home! For me, my things (furniture, clothes, Damariscotta Pottery, books...) were waiting for me and I couldn't wait to be in my own house! For Charlie, getting to the Grand Canyon and the underlying feeling of "I have to go back to work Monday, wouldn't it be nice to be home, with a few days off first?" made him want to make good time. So we did. 4 days, 3 overnights (in Columbus, Oklahoma City, and Flagstaff) and an unforgettable stop at the Grand Canyon and we were home.

My car, all loaded up (including my hoop!) with some place to go! Mission Valley or bust!

Ohio...I'm sorry to say, driving through you just isn't my favorite...

 I did drive, I swear!

Zack asked me to send him a photo of where we were at the time...this is the first thing I saw. We both laughed. A satellite dish?? Thankful my car wasn't this bad!

And he sleeps...(see I'm driving! Safely, I promise)
Gram, I still have those sheets! Fifth grade and counting! :)

There is just something about wind turbines that I love...

Yay! Texas! Pretty psyched to leave Oklahoma! Hot! Hottttt! 113 degrees!

And then came New Mexico! Louis and Milane told me this would be great. They were right.

Beautiful even when there isn't a lot to look at.

Lunch stop! A rest area, with shade :)

Yes! This is what I was waiting for!

Thank you beautiful day for helping my photos look great.

I loved this.

!! I heart neuroscience too! Want to talk boy and girl brains anyone?

Leaving Flagstaff, en route to the GRAND CANYON! One of the seven wonders of the world you know?! Who knew there would be pine trees! Surprising.

It really does take your breath away.

(don't drop the camera, don't drop the camera...) There was a condor down there I was watching...

We exchanged photo taking skills with another couple. He did well!

Ta da!

:)

Well, that's it. Our second trip across the country. I think we will take a year off and stick to air travel for a bit. :)

Walking to get the mail today I saw this beauty. Too pretty not to share. More soon.