Adventure to Wiener Dog Races in Buda, Texas. then home - Day 9 & 10

Adventure to Wiener Dog Races in Buda, Texas. then home - Day 9 & 10

Devils Bridge To London Bridge

Walking on the Main trail used by 4-wheal vehicles.	Ezri kept wanting to see if there were critters off the trail   and she ended up with a cactus quill  in her face. It did not seem to faze her.  Mom pulled it out and she went right back to trying  to sniff the cactus.
Looking up from underneath.	Photo Op - did not have to climb this to get there.
	ß We had to climb this. It was a little steep and mom gave me a lift once and awhile but it was fun! It is described as extreme vertical steepness hushed the exhausted tourists. The final portion of this actual trail is equivalent to climbing about 50 flights of stairs. In fact, much of the latter part of the trail was flat red rocks very similar to that of a winding staircase.
	Dad on Bridge
Here we are with Mom on the Bridge. Mom had to hold back silly Ezri she wanted to take a look over the edge

We Hiked in on the dry creek for the 4 wheel drive vehicles.  So we decided to hike out on the Chuck Wagon Trail as an Alternate Route  from Devil’s Bridge. It was a lot longer than we thought and mom was sure we were lost.

When we finally made it back to our car it was

 on to the Grand Canyon

The Weather took a turn ......

On our drive up to the Grand Canyon Mom texted this picture to Christa. It is snowing!	Being San Diegans and all we had never experienced snow. A fact a little kid pointed out to us who commented on the clothing we were wearing. He was from Back East.
Our Gear	No View
So we decided to go for hot chocolate. Saw this statue on the way
after the hot chocolate we decided to drive along the canyon rim. Mom decide to take one more look ....	The sun finally brook through
	It was still cold!
	Mom Got some good pictures!
the reason he is giving us this look is because Ezri is loudly barking at her.	On the way out of The Grand Canyon we spotted some Elk

We stayed for the night at a route 66 motel

We decided to drive route 66 on our way to London Bridge Hoping to catch a few sights along the way.........


the first stop was supposed to be The Caverns Inn .There was also going to be a cute town and mom wanted to checkout the  hotel in a cave.

But all the things that were to be right along our route were elusive. This part of the trip Mom did not plan very well.

We ended up in Peach Spring at a rest stop and then pressed on.


We were suppose to see the sky bridge over the grand canyon but the map seemed to just lead us to nowhere.  The Cell Service also was intermittent at best. So with no specific directions we were flying blind.

 When we arrived at Dolan Springs we found a route to take us there.
Then Dad found out it was another 2 hours away and we would not be able to go out on the bridge together so we ditched that idea.


 we pressed on to London Bridge.

 I guess Mom will have to map it better next time.

This was the standard view on our route 66 drive.

We finally made it to London Bridge and boy was it hot. The canal was lined with boats with people juts hanging out. Kind of like the beach but with boats. 

    We left London Bridge and headed off again towards home.

Getting tired, on a lone road through empty farms, mom spots a little store

Mac's Bait and General Store 80 Ben Hulse Hwy, Palo Verde, CA 92266

 So we made a stop along our road in the middle of nowhere.

Mom went in and bought an energy drink and used the restroom. When she comes out she finds dad handing out pawdagraps and telling stories of the movie and our trip to about 5 people. I guess there are dachshund fans everywhere.

Well we got back on the road and came across these giant sand dunes.

Here is an Aerial view.

I never knew this was out there.  

Well other than that, that is the end of my story 

.... So on to my next adventure.

Adventure to Wiener Dog Races in Buda, Texas. then home Day 7

DAY 7 - Tue, 26 Apr. - Heading back home



It was very cold in Santa Fe. But Our Hotel was Right in town, so after packing the Car, we all put on our coats and walked into town and had breakfast in a cute little cafe.












After Breakfast we walked around a little.

 

Dad thought it would be funny if I posed with the dog. 

Then we went back to the hotel room to warm up and watch some cartoons. 

While Mom and Dad went to see

The Loretto Chapel.

Two mysteries surround the spiral staircase in the Loretto Chapel: the identity of its builder and the physics of its construction.

When the Loretto Chapel was completed in 1878, there was no way to access the choir loft twenty-two feet above. Carpenters were called in to address the problem, but they all concluded access to the loft would have to be via ladder as a staircase would interfere with the interior space of the small Chapel.

Legend says that to find a solution to the seating problem, the Sisters of the Chapel made a novena to St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. On the ninth and final day of prayer, a man appeared at the Chapel with a donkey and a toolbox looking for work. Months later, the elegant circular staircase was completed, and the carpenter disappeared without pay or thanks. After searching for the man (an ad even ran in the local newspaper) and finding no trace of him, some concluded that he was St. Joseph himself, having come in answer to the sisters' prayers.

The stairway's carpenter, whoever he was, built a magnificent structure. The design was innovative for the time and some of the design considerations still perplex experts today.

The staircase has two 360 degree turns and no visible means of support. Also, it is said that the staircase was built without nails—only wooden pegs. Questions also surround the number of stair risers relative to the height of the choir loft and about the types of wood and other materials used in the stairway's construction.

Over the years many have flocked to the Loretto Chapel to see the Miraculous Staircase. The staircase has been the subject of many articles, TV specials, and movies including "Unsolved Mysteries" and the television movie titled "The Staircase."

Next Destination......

Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum

This stop was on Dads request. When He was a kid he stopped here with his family and almost died.

The Car they were driving in got a flat tire. So to keep the 6 children busy they all went for a walk while his dad fixed the flat. Well on the hike down a trail dad almost kicked a rattle snake. Just as he was about to his older brother stopped him. So he wanted to come back and visit Sky City.

We thought about going up to the Village but the tour took 2 hours and we would either need to be carried in bags or left in the kennels. We decided that 4 corners was more important.

So we headed out.

On our way out we met this guy from the village selling some pots he made. They were very good. Dad got a turtle on a piece of pot for his brother who saved him. (he likes turtles)

On to Four Corners Monument

These are exclusive photos. 

I did not know til after we were leaving that my sister and I were not supposed to be here. 

But as you can see there is hardly anyone around.

On to Galup New Mexico our final stop for the day...

Best Western Plus - 

this was a great hotel they even gave us an upgrade to a suite.     Now that's the way to treat a celebrity!

Ezri and I Ran around and around with all this room ........

Good night till tomorrow………….