Day 8 – Four Corners – NM, AZ, CO & Utah

This morning started with a quick breakfast on the run followed by a trip with Dad and Erin to Conquistador CC for some work on my golf swing. I was much better today then in Kentucky and
even reached the sticks out in the fairway. Erin cashed in on a promise by Dad and then we were off to a playground. The only one we could find was Mickey D’s so we prepared to buy an early morning burger to gain entry. Erin and I chased each other up and down the slides and we were sweating in no time. Dad had water ready for us for the cool down.

Mom and Torey picked us up and then we were off to a ride through the desert in search of Four Corners. The ride was only 50 miles before we arrived. I heard so much about this landmark but was surprised how small, baron and out of the way it was. When we arrived we easily approached the landmark – it looked like a big coin in the ground surrounded by each state flag. I put my foot in each state while Erin laid down and was in four states at one time. Mom took our pictures and we were off to visit the local Navajo Indians who were selling their goods. I added to my thimble collection, Erin started a small bell collection and Torey spent her own money to pick up a necklace.

We were off for another 200 miles through the desert to get to the Grand Canyon. I noticed how the landscape changed from the mountains of MesaVerde to the ragweed coupled with a few scenic rock formations once in Arizona. After 5 hours, which is like a drive to D’Agostinos for us by now, we entered the Grand Canyon National Park. We all got out of the car at a lookout point and were instantly amazed by the depths of the canyons before us. We arrived at the Willow House Hotel – 30 miles into the park. We had a quick dinner and are off to bed soon. We need to get up very early as hiking is not recommended between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM because of the extreme
heat.


Thanks for checking in,
Lea