Sunday 9 September 2012

Bisbee, Arizona

First stop today was a Petrified Forest about 25 miles out of Holbrook just off Route 66.

It's one of the largest petrified wood deposits in the world. Did a couple of tracks one in particular I needed a push up by Si. No matter how much walking we are doing here we aren't getting any fitter. Could have something to do with the intake of food and alcohol.

We heard about a town called Bisbee still in Arizona. It's a very old western town with a mining history. Carried on driving and got here about 6.30pm.

I did a stint of driving today. Ended up driving down a windy mountain road to the bottom of a gorge and back up the other side. Si was having a good look around - but I still haven't seen the view, I was concentrating so hard. Most of today's driving was off freeways so only 1 lane each way. Fun times.

When I took over the co-pilots seat again I made us some yummy salami, cheese and pickle snacks. Again - fridge worth every dollar!

Si has checked us in to the Copper Queen Hotel. Seemed to be a great choice and it has over 100 years of history. Lovely old rooms and a lot of character!

HOWEVER - I have since read the guest information book and story has it that it is haunted! There are 3 resident ghosts. Wonder how much sleep Corina will be getting tonight? Bets?

Had Mexican for dinner and now sitting in one of the upstair lounge areas of the hotel enjoying a drink by the fireplace (which isn't going thankfully).

Will check out the local attractions tomorrow and who knows where we will end up!

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