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Phoenix, AZ to San Diego, CA – 10/6/2016

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October 6, 2016 (Thursday)

Today was the long drive to San Diego, over 350 miles. Weather was clear, warm and beautiful. Love the dry heat. The terrain was once again varied, from the desert cactus to nothing but huge boulders that stretch for miles, then back to cactus, and finally you can feel the ocean nearby with the greenery and lushness of the San Diego area.

We stayed in Tempe and I really admire their street signs. One on all four corners and you can actually read them.
We stayed in Tempe and I really admire their street signs. One on all four corners and you can actually read them.
The highway landscaping is lovely in the greater Phoenix area.
The highway landscaping is lovely in the greater Phoenix area.
Didn't have to drive long before you realized you were deep in the South West desert country.
Didn’t have to drive long before you realized you were deep in the Southwest desert country.
Huhugam Heritage Center.
Huhugam Heritage Center.
Very unusual and beautiful building at the Heritage Center.
Very unusual and beautiful building at the Heritage Center.
A littler bit of nitrogen and water and the green almost hurts your eyes.
A littler bit of nitrogen and water and the green almost hurts your eyes.
Cactus country again.
Cactus country again.
12 cuttings a year down here. They need it to feed the huge dairy industry in the area.
12 cuttings a year down here. They need it to feed the huge dairy industry in the area.
sdg
The dairy sheds go for miles down here.
Passed a fellow with some bad luck.
Passed a fellow with some bad luck.
Not sure if this was part of the tire episode.
Not sure if this was part of the tire episode.
Imperial desert where they filmed the sand dune scene in one of the Star Wars movies.
Imperial desert where they filmed the sand dune scene in one of the Star Wars movies.
Huge windmill farm along Interstate 8.
Huge windmill farm along Interstate 8.
Huge solar heater generator.
Huge solar heater generator.
Love the rounded boulders, which I theorize is a weather phenomenon.
Love the rounded boulders, which I theorize is a weather phenomenon.
Moisture freezing and cracking has carved interesting views.
Moisture freezing and cracking has carved interesting views.
Good to see some water.
Good to see some water.

We did stop in Yuma to get our last Cracker Barrel in as Michael had a hankering for turnip greens and cornbread. I had a BLT type sandwich, really yummy. I don’t know why but there are no Cracker Barrel’s in California, Oregon, or Washington. I just love their food and the store they have with all the fun and unusual items.

Bye.
Bye.

I still wasn’t feeling all that great (flu/tetanus shot we are pretty sure). The shot area on my arm is now about the size of a hand and is hot and tender. Also, my throat is really sore.

We got into our room for the night – Best Western Seven Seas (Priceline $74.74). It’s small but has everything we need. Michael went to the laundry room to do a load. He had quite the adventure in the laundry room and was gone for quite awhile because he had to wait for people to finish before he could get a dryer. He did meet another man there who was also going to the Marine Corp graduation tomorrow. When Michael got back, we ordered room service as we were tired from the long drive. We both got salads and they were huge. The nice man delivered them within ten minutes.

Comfortable bed.
Comfortable bed.
Table and chairs mostly held our stuff.
Table and chairs mostly held our stuff.
Good TV.
Good TV.
Little frig.
Little frig.
Usual bath.
Usual bath.
My personal favorite flowering plant.
My personal favorite flowering plant.

We got ahold of our niece (her son is graduating tomorrow), and Michael’s brother, Paul (grandfather of graduate). They told us how to get to the base and what to expect.

That was our day. Hope yours was great!