Although I must admit it feels like it…
I’m just getting back on my feet after a marathon drive from Central Alberta to Fountain Hills, AZ. Yes, I know many people have done it – but knowing that only helped a tad. On Day 1 we traveled 1250 km (12 hours) to Idaho Falls where we spent a rather restless night. Leaving early the next morning we buckled down and drove 1500 km (15.5 hours). I was almost delirious by the time we drove up to our little condo. But spare a moment for the poor guy who did all the driving – hubby is pretty amazing… he drove, I watched the road and chattered to keep him company (and I am NOT a chatterer) so I did my duty too. On top of everything else, hubby had a MAN cold… and you know what I mean by that… I’ve never seen someone sneeze so much in my life.
But what amazing and beautiful country we drove through; Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Utah, a tip of Arizona, Nevada, and then Arizona again. Sadly, I didn’t get any photos – only drive-by shootings that are blurry and uninteresting … there was just no time whatsoever.
I’m not afraid of endless plains, or mountainous passes, but I have to say that I was terrified as we navigated through Las Vegas – one wrong move and off into the wild unknown we would have gone (it’s a huge fear of mine to take a wrong turn in a city) but of course hubby drove through like he’d done it a hundred times.
Anyway, we’re here! Yay!
This is our neighbor’s rosemary bush which I furtively snip pieces of as I walk by…
a walk after dinner…
… and then we fell into bed.
Today is a new day and I’m off to unpack my camera!
Have a wonderful weekend!
oh, yay for you!!! that field shot of all the grasses wowed me! love!
Such a marathon drive Barb! I’m sure you’re looking forward to some warm days now, and lots and lots of photos. I love that rosemary bush – it is huge, and so healthy looking. Enjoy!
It’s so nice to see the green and some flowers.
Glad you arrived safely, Barb.
Have a wonderful stay, and enjoy every moment.
I know that was an arduous trip but I’m glad you persevered. Now … enjoy your time in the sun!
Horrendous trip! It’s so hard for me to stay awake in the passenger seat of a moving vehicle! And knowing that hubby was a truck driver for 34 years with no accidents makes me feel even safer if I fall asleep. I feel bad but can’t help it.
Anyway, so glad you’ve arrived and those are some awesome photos you’ve shared, so colorful for a change!
Great shots!
That is some whirlwind trip, my goodness after 6-8 hours is enough for me to drive, really 6 hours is my max to drive but then again I am not a man. Congrats to your husband in doing this and you in chattering. I am not a chatter person either, honestly when my husband and I would travel you would think we were mad at each other because I just didn’t talk that much. :) Glad you are here in the warmth, enjoy.
So glad you’re back in the sunshine! I’m with Barb H., I can’t even imagine a drive that far! From here to San Diego (5-1/2 hours) is the max for me. Hope you’re here for a good long time before you have to make the drive home again and I hope we can get together while you’re here. Enjoy this glorious time in the desert!
I am liking your edge of the earth right now ~ do I hear a spare room calling? Long drives usually bring great payoffs. Enjoy every minute of it.
We drove through Last Vegas And for us it was the wrong side of the road eek ! Lovely lovely shots I so love the light..
If we traveled far in such a short time, I wouldn’t be able to get out of the car!! I can wait to see some more of your beautiful photos!
Sorry!!! That sentence should read “I can’t wait!”