Summer Vacation

Jan and I just got back from our second summer vacation. Our first was to Albuquerque NM. On the way we stopped in Moab and did Arches, Cortez CO and did Mesa Verde. We want to go back to Cortez and hike around Mesa Verde. Long drive to Albuquerque. Ya Know...When God created nothing it was all put in southern UT, AZ and NM. And that stretch of I80 from Evenston to Cheyenne WY. Oh and that part of NV and CA from Vegas through Barstow to about Riverside. I was told many years ago that the western desert is being preserved for the lost 10 tribes. And when they return they will make the desert blossom like the rose. I digress. We came home through 4 corners and stopped to let Nathan stand in all four states at once. We told him that this was a once in a life time experience because I really don't think I will ever drive through there again. The whole area is under control of the Navajo tribe and they charge $3 a person to get in to the 4 corners monument area. Which could cause some problems when the lost 10 tribes show up. So to sum it up: Moab - yes, Mesa Verde - yes, Albuquerque - yes, Four Corners - no. I'll let you know about San Francesco on another posting. Alan