Early morning today, saw the sun rising in the distance while driving Phoenix.Barry and I flew to Denver, Colorado.Rocky Mountains!! I finally see mountains with snow. Temperature is 40 degrees different, but, I love the white stuff.
We are in Bronco territory, hoping the Brownies can win on Sunday.We enjoy these short stays at the hotel with hot tub and pool.

We went to Parker, Colorado, to see if we could catch up with Jacob Minturn; he co-owns the Downhill Brewery and Eric and Jacob went to Mason school. We just missed him. He has a very nice place, great beer, pizza and very busy.We used Uber for the first time to get there.

Nothing going on, went into Phoenix to an RV dealer, our radio/DVD player is not working.

Our seasons aren’t like I am use too. It’s Halloween and we didn’t see one child dressed up. Actually, didn’t see children at all.

We are leaving tomorrow to fly to Denver, Colorado for the weekend.

Hopefully, the Cleveland Browns will play a decent football game and beat the Broncos.

So, I will have pictures of snow from what I hear.

Happy Birthday, Angie!!Sounds like you had a great time with Jenn in Florida.
Today, Barry and I began to walk the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park and Trail. It is a 7 mile round trip to the observation area where we could see the memorial for the 19 firefighters who lost their lives 6 years ago in the Yarnell Fire.The top of Weaver mountain is 5400 ft. We made it 4600 ft. We made it half way, along the way, there were plaques for the firefighters.
We were able to see 8 of them. They were all so young. There is a 2017 movie about this disaster, “Only the Brave”. With destruction comes rebirth.

Hi everyone!! Barry and I took a bike ride through the BLM land behind the ranch. We decided we need an ATV. We aren’t sure how we can get one and transport it when we leave. Or, I need to purchase a bike, mine has thin tires and doesn’t work too well in sand. I think the ATV would be lots of fun!!

I did get to line dance today on Friday. The first hour is for beginners, me!! Second hour is for experience dancers. Lots of fun and I met alot of ladies.
Just hanging around the area and chilling.

The North Ranch has sewing machines I can use, sew, Barry and I have been purchasing scarves from the national parks and I plan to sew them together to use as a tablecloth for the picnic table. We need two more to have enough.

Hope you all are doing well, keeping warm too.

The electric went out last night, so the stars are many and we could see the milky way. These pictures are not great, zoom in and you can see some stars, I think.

I saw a shooting star the night before.

Barry and I left Monday, packed our bags and travelled to the GRAND Canyon South Rim!! Sunrise, first one I have seen.

Amazing, however, we found out the glass walkway is close to Hoover Dam area, four hours away. Three random people waving high.

We walked and walked, took the shuttles to different areas of the canyon.

Colorado River Rapids

This is just a smiget of the photos we took. I’ll post more this week. We spent the night and took off early to Flagstaff to see the Sunrise Volcanic National Monument.

On the way we drove through areas of controlled burns in the forest.

We hiked two trails, one in the Lava fields.

The other, Lenox Crater Trail. One and half hour later, we descended the mountain. We haven’t hiked since Washington, I was huffing and puffing up to the top, but felt really great after.

We then went to the Wupatki National Monunent which was connected.

This view was just gorgeous. All the colors in this Painted Vista.

We hiked to see the ruins left from 1000 years ago.

After seeing all of these and more, we settled in for the night enjoying hot tube time for our weary bones. We met a couple who converted a bus into a RV.

Today, we travelled to Walnut Canyon in Flagstaff.

This is a replica of the canyon dwellings from the Pueblo people.

Another hike, down 253 steps to see them.

So, we left and drove to Sedona, Arizona. Just breath taking.

Chapel of the Holy Cross Catholic Church

Do you see the Raven carving above?

Sedona, is a place to definitely visit.

On our way home, every curve in the road, a beautiful tapestry of the land.

Almost home, we stopped at the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park. This is the memorial for the 19 firefighters who lost their lives.

We will go back to actually hike the trail and learn more. God bless their souls.

What are you all doing today?

It’s a great sunny beautiful day here in Arizona.

Went into the City of Wickenberg for mass.
Went to the grocery and purchased Rumchatta to mix with fireball.
Supposedly, there is line dancing somewhere here at the North Ranch, haven’t found it. Walked to the recreational center, all there was is a dark empty room.I guess I’ll try the rumchatta and fireball while I watch football.

We are in Arizona tonight!! Arrived at The North Ranch in Congress and set up our home for a month, or two or three.

We crossed the Hoover Dam Bridge with anxiety. Took a picture after we were safely over.

Colorado River

Route 66, Stopped to eat lunch at Mr. D’z Restaurant.

Coming from the desert of Nevada to Arizona, so many different varities of cactus. They have a beautiful cactus garden.

And, our sunset.

It is beautiful today. The sun is shining and we have enjoyed our stay at Escapees co op of Nevada in the city of Pahrump.

We ordered our lunch today from Big Dick’s Pizza. We ordered a 18 inch deluxe thin crust.

Let me tell you, the sizes where from 36 inches to 12 inches round. They make them big in Pahrump!
So delicious too, lots of fresh veggies.
We are packing up and heading into Arizona tomorrow and will arrive at The Ranch in Congress, Arizona.

Last walk around the community tonight, sat in the gazebo, checked out the garden & we found their horseshoe court.

Of course, Barry skunked me first game 10-0. Second game 22-1. I let him win!!Builds up his ego!!

Only two more days in Pahrump, Nevada.
Today, we went to Sanders Family Winery and I tasted their wines. They had some nice whites and reds. Since Barry doesn’t like wine, he had a beer and chocolates.Today was a very windy day, barely could see the mountains due to dust blowing everywhere.

The only exciting thing we did today was play bingo!!

At the noon session, we didn’t win.
Second session, I won $40.00.

Third session, I won $40.00, Barry won $80.00, then I won $866.00 on a coverall bingoing with the wild number 31.

All I have to say is,

WHOO HOY!!

Oh, then we had free lazanga dinner at our Escapee Community Center. Which was delicious!!