Today was a real road trip, 270 miles all on one road.  So we took the decision to break it up and visit a few places along the way.

First up was the General Patton Museum strangely set in a fairly deserted spot.

Yes, it’s our first attempt with the selfie stick!     The museum was really interesting with many WW2 artefacts and a Tank museum attached. We looked at  tanks  outside too, bravely heeding the Beware of Rattlesnakes notice.

Next stop was a visit to this monument which is included in the American National Register of Historical Places.  This is the tomb of Hi Jolly. He was a Syrian camel driver brought to the US in 1858 to drive camels for the US cavalry.     Who knew!!!

Back on the road and into Phoenix and a delightful hotel, Royal Palms, once a 1920’s winter mansion and now a pretty Spanish inspired resort.

A closing drink as we prepare for tomorrow’s drive to the Barringer Meteor Crater and The Grand Canyon. 

6 responses to “PHOENIX”

  1. loving the blog!

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    1. Brilliant. We’re having a great time xx

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  2. it’s great reading about and seeing the photos of your adventures so far…xx

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  3. was Janice holding said selfie stick?

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    1. She gets to do it next time🤣

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  4. There’s a Patton museum in France too. It looks much better than that lone statue. Loving the drinks x

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