Road Trip 3.0 beta (Michelle & Laurie)

[Michelle_P]

Greetings from Sedona, AZ

We left our gracious hosts in Phoenix and headed for Sedona before sunrise. On arriving we had breakfast and on the spur of the moment set off on the Templeton Trail.






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[Northern Star Girl]

@Michelle_P P   @Laurie
Dear Michelle and Laurie:   Wonderful and beautiful pictures of the scenery and of you two beautiful ladies. Thank you for posting them and sharing with your followers.

Well it appears that you both are still riding in the car with each other after being on the road together for such a long trip.  That is a good sign that you are compatible and your relationship is on solid ground.   

Is Laurie doing any of the driving during this trip???   No car trouble I hope... I trust that is the case especially in the very hot weather that you have been driving in.

Soon, Michelle you will be checking in for your upcoming surgery when you get back home....  I am wishing your smooth sailing with all of those details and I will of course be eager to read your updates.

Hugs and hugs to both of you... drive safely and return home safely.
Danielle

Greetings from Sedona, AZ

We left our gracious hosts in Phoenix and headed for Sedona before sunrise. On arriving we had breakfast and on the spur of the moment set off on the Templeton Trail.






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[Laurie]

Hiking in Sedona with my sweetie

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[Northern Star Girl]

@Laurie   @Michelle_P
Dear Laurie:   Thank your for posting those terrific photos of your trip this morning on your way out of Arizona.  ... and a very nice and beautiful picture of your partner Michelle.  😉 🙂
Thank you for sharing your trip with all of us.
Hugs,
Danielle

Hiking in Sedona with my sweetie

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[Mariah]

Greetings from Sedona, AZ

We left our gracious hosts in Phoenix and headed for Sedona before sunrise. On arriving we had breakfast and on the spur of the moment set off on the Templeton Trail.






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I was going to suggest you visit Sedona today  on your way back. It's cool to see you actually did that.


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[Gertrude]

Gotta hike early in the day. Once it gets much over85-90, I'm done. This time of the year, I'll get out up to an hour before sunrise. In the cooler times, sunrise is fine. What they consider cold here isn't and I make my best time.


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[HappyMoni]

Just a wondrin if you cowgirls seen hide nor hair of Hoss or Little Joe or Lorne Greene there abouts? From the look of them thar pictures, you look to be rite square in the middle of The Ponderosa. And, dag nabbit, ya look to be 'squatters.'

With love,
Miss Kitty

[Nicole70]

Hi Michelle and Laurie,

I'm really enjoying reading about your travels and you have posted some wonderful pictures, as someone who has only visited the states a couple of times, Florida and Oregon, you are making me consider another visit and road trip (when I can afford it).

Thank you for sharing your trip.

Nicole

[Laurie]

Hi Mimi,

  Me thinks you have yer states a nit cornfuzzeled. The Ponderosa is up north in Nevadie near the big lake they call Tahoe. And the only place us ladies is squatting is in those rooms marked women.
  That girlfriend of mine had me out hiking almost 3 miles in a skirt and sandals. On rocky hillsides uphill there and back in 94 degree heat. Not satisfied she took me to the Lowell observatory and walked me for there shows on tours with thunder, lightening and train. One we are off again to who knows where!


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[KathyLauren]

I love all the pics, but especially the Lowell Observatory. 🙂

[steph2.0]

I love all the pics, but especially the Lowell Observatory.

I knew you'd like that! Me too. That is one huge refractor!

Stephanie

[Donica]

Beautiful pictures girsl!!!!

[BrianaJ]

Awesome pics!  I love that area.  We used to go up there frequently.  There's so much to see and do.  Lots of western history too. 

(p.s. Be careful on those "spontaneous" hikes.  People tend to underestimate the effects of altitude, heat, the environment, and dehydration and overestimate their ability.  I've been on the receiving end of many choppters delivering sun-baked, dehydrated, and many times injured hikers. )

[Michelle_P]

While we were at Lowell Observatory the impending thunderstorms made me s bit nervous about sleeping in the Prius Camper. I thought I'd see if I could score a last minute cancellation room near Grand Canyon.

Score!  I got a good room at the El Tovar, a place usually booked up for summer season almost a year in advance. This could be fun.

While en route, I thought it might be fun to end the road trip with a bang, and perhaps celebrate my impending surgery. When I checked in, I got a dinner reservation at the El Tovar Dining Room.

I got the bellman to bring our bags and escorted Laurie to the room. It made a suitable impression on her. [emoji6]. We ran out to catch the Canyon at sunset. That made a bigger impression!


I pushed my presentation for dinner a bit, just for fun, as did Laurie. One last chance to play a bit with our nicer things on this trip.




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[Rayna]

Whoo whee, you ladies look great! I love the Grand Canyon...was just there in June (but I didn't look that good  😀 ). Have fun the rest of the way, and good luck on your surgery, Michelle!

[steph2.0]

I pushed my presentation for dinner a bit, just for fun, as did Laurie. One last chance to play a bit with our nicer things on this trip.

Lovely, ladies!

Uh, Laurie, about that top. Next time you visit, call ahead so we don't wear the same thing.



And Michelle, the aspen leaf necklace has become one of my favorites. I'm wearing it today.

Stephanie

[Kendra]

Wow - what a perfect way to see and stay at the Grand Canyon, literally on the edge.  El Tovar Hotel 🔗 [Link: grandcanyonlodges.com/lodging/el-​tovar-​hotel/] is a National Historic Landmark and virtually impossible to book a room without advance planning (or is it plaining or plane-ing).  I had breakfast there 9 years ago, it was wonderful. 

Those photos are keepers.  And for that matter yeah she's a keeper - I can hear you both sayin that. 

[Saha]

Great pictures everyone!

[KathyLauren]

I pushed my presentation for dinner a bit, just for fun, as did Laurie. One last chance to play a bit with our nicer things on this trip.

You sure did, ladies!  You look great!

[davina61]

Well girls what a fun time, looking fab as always.wonderful photos that will make a great album of memories, hugs to you both