We left our gracious hosts and are starting our trip back to Texas with many stops along the way, we will be back in Spring Branch on the 29th. Just as we knew it would be, making last minute reservations for RV parking on weekends creates an “opportunity” to stay at places we may have never considered…so far so good though.
We stopped south of Sedona for a couple of nights to view the sights there, beautiful area apparently but not a hidden gem, seems everyone in Arizona was there. We are now just southeast of Tucson at one of those RV stops we may have passed by…it’s, uh, ok.
Stop in Sedona.
Can’t get enough hikes in, and apparently no one can keep a secret.
Catch up Marc, you’re slowing me down.
Just give me a second, I want to build a 3’ cairn.
Let’s take some of their money before we leave…maybe next time.
Did someone say pie?!
Marc, “I think I’ve had enough pie!”
It’s Dorothy heading home, home, home.
It’s a one way 45 minute drive to see a lot of cactus…a…lot.
A lot…and big too.
No Joanie, I am not climbing that.
Home for the night, we’ve decided to pass on Tombstone, Clark.
McGaffs On The Fly 
Marc,you are braver than I. In my carefree younger days, we took off “on the fly” in a truck camper on a whirlwind tour of national parks out west without a single reservation. But, I have lost my nerve and in more recent times I’ve felt compelled to make detailed reservations, which takes a lot of the fun out of traveling. You have to make reservations months in advance and keep firmly to a schedule.
I’ve really enjoyed your trip. The narrative and photos you’ve posted are entertaining and informative.
In regard to Sedona, I went to middle school and high school in Phoenix in the 1950s and the Sedona area was a favorite place to go camping. In those days Sedona consisted of a gas station and a small general store. We were in Phoenix because my dad was stationed at Williams AFB. That’s what Jim and I have in common. We are both “Air Force brats”.
Jerome Davidson jeromedavidson@sbcglobal.net
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That’s some pretty cool history you have of the area, and of national parks in general. My new goal is to find someplace you haven’t been to, that’s about as hard as getting a weekend reservation. We’re having a great time, thanks for following along.
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Just can’t get enough cairns huh? We’re gonna be messy for awhile!
Cheers, Richard (Dick) Ray
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Joanie is a master mason, she just can’t stop.
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