Today's Route (planned):
440 miles
Starting out with a grand slam
5/23/10 - 9:30 Pacific Time (or Arizona non-Daylight Savings time)
If I had to describe today's drive in 4 words - Absolutely beautiful. Incredibly terrorizing.
Left Albuquerque this morning and it was possibly the windiest day of the year.
Western New Mexico, leaving Albuquerque
Heading through the rocks
A small town in western New Mexico
Passing over the Western Continental divide. Though I'd hit 7000 feet again a couple times this drive.
Welcome to Arizona...
Along I-40 in Arizona
Road closed? 
Oh s@#t, it's a dust storm.
So up until this point, it was scary enough driving along I-40. The winds were 30 mph blowing right into the side of the Jeep. But it got so bad that they shut down the highway for 35 miles. So I had to take a detour on side roads to 95 miles.
Detour:
Winding 2 lane roads, driving a Jeep with a trailer, 30 mph winds, tractor trailers blowing right by me. I've never gripped a steering wheel so tight in my life. But I got some great pictures:
Coconono National Forest
Through the mountains. These was a very beautiful drive, but quite stressful as there were lots of hills and winding roads, plus a 6% downhill stretch for about 10 miles.
Out of the mountains and onto I-17 into Phoenix.
There was an accident on I-17, we were stuck for about 1 1/2 hours. Here are some cacti.
Finally got to Rob and Brenda's in Phoenix (with Ozzie). Had a great time here having dinner and a bunch of beers.
Are you staying with "BEER" tonight?
ReplyDeleteHave a good trip today, hopefully less windy and more to see than the flatlands between Texas and Albuquerque!
Love Mom
I am enjoying following your trip! Makes me want to visit some other parts of the country. Your pictures are great. Maddy seems to be having a good time -- enjoy the visit with your friend. Be safe!! Love, Aunt Chris
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ReplyDeleteSounds like quite a harrowing experience, great adventures to share with your kids some day!
May the winds be calmer for you today!
Love, Mom
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