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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Driving Northeast to Cottonwood, Arizona



Today's drive starts on Interstate 8 East, towards Phoenix.






"Train spotting..."










This Rest Area is Closed.








Eric & I arrive in Buckeye
to visit...






















We take Loop 303 around Phoenix.







Eric says, "Look, there's a Giant Baby!"  I pointed my camera roadside and started taking pictures.  Thank God I have a good camera and the photos are high resolution.  





Giant Baby plays with her Tractor.

Mom & Dad look on...






Jaymee Lawton modeled for the Giant Baby billboard project, along with her parents, Kandi and Jason.  Jaymee graduated from Desert Edge High School in Buckeye in 2015.  





This Saguaro is amazing!

It looks like two cacti.




Watch for Burros...





A shot of a large construction
project.





We follow the road signs to





A stop in Anthem to see...




















Each column represents a branch of the United States Armed Forces.  From left to right they are the Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Army.  

At 11:00 am on each November 11th sun streams through the holes in each column and illuminates...

















Looking down on Interstate 17
Southbound traffic.





This motorhome is on its side.

The tow car, a Jeep, is on a
tow truck.
All accidents are sad.  I understand how difficult this is for the RV owners.






Entering Prescott National Forest






6 % Grade
Next 7 Miles




The views are beautiful!

The sign on the left is for 
the upcoming Runaway
Truck Ramp.




Exit 287 will take Eric & me




We take the first Roundabout










This is the Open Range.

There are no fences to
keep Cattle off the
road.







Arriving at Verde Valley




This Site A 46 has a spacious
awning side lawn.







Our utilities include a good 30 amp electric connection, water, and sewer.  The Cactus Eric bought me for Easter 2021 is getting much-needed sun.

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