The Long Trek, Day Three

We set out from Albuquerque this morning on the way to Flagstaff, AZ. OUr plan was to arrive at 3pm (check-in time), dump the doggies in the room and then head out to the Grand Canyon. On our way to Flagstaff, we passed through the Petrified National Forest. The Petrified National Forest also encompasses the painted desert.



The petrified forest consists of many pieces of petrified wood laying all around the valley.



We made it to check in time at 3pm, just as we planned, however, the Great State of Arizone apparently doesn't observe daylight savings time, so we actually arrived at 2pm local time. We had to wait an hour before checking in because they did not have the room ready. Not cool. Anyway, we dropped the doggies off in the room and headed out to the Grand Canyon. We made it there around sunset, which is supposed to be a beautiful time. The canyon was breathtaking, much more awe-inspiring than I thought it would be.



We made it back to sleep in Flagstaff and we are off tomorrow to arrive at our new home, Loma Linda, CA.