LHR Images BLOG

Misty Morning on Horse Lake August 8, 2007

View from our campsite

Nikon D70 with Tokina 12-24mm lens.

Mudro Entry Point Landing August 7, 2007

Getting ready to start our trip.

Nikon D70 with Tokina 12-24mm lens.

Internet access has been spotty again so it’s been tough to keep the blog updated.

On Friday, we made it to Holbrook, AZ with no problem. I had a little time to head over to the Petrified Forest National Park after we arrived. Skies were mostly clear when we first arrived at the motel but storm clouds started rolling in by the time I got to the park. Made for some dramatic shots.

We took time out on Satuday morning to see more of the park… mostly in the sunshine this time.

Some of the logs in the Crystal Forest area…

An interesting hill on the other side of the road from the Crystal Forest.

The “Badlands” in the Blue Mesa area.

Formations in the Blue Mesa area.

Petraglyphs on “Newspaper Rock”.

Thanks to the stop at the park, coupled with losing 2 hours due to time zone changes, we rolled into Amarillo, TX at 9 PM.

This morning, we rolled out of town at about 9. Sunshine, heat and wind followed us for the whole trip. With minimal stops, we arrived at Emporia, KS at about 6PM. Clouds started rolling in just after we arrived. Severe weather warnings abound to the northwest of us.

On our way, we received a call from Michael. They arrived in England ok but the escort nurse decided it would be best if Pam went to the hospital. So, Pam is now in the hospital in Gloucester and Michael is at home. It’s a relief to all for them to be back in familiar surroundings again though.

Tomorrow, we’re planning to go the rest of the way home. According to Mapquest, it should be about an 8 hour drive.

Yesterday, I stumbled upon a little gem located on the east side of the city of Prescott. Granite Dells reminds me a lot of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO. Unfortunately though, whereas Garden of the Gods has been set aside for the enjoyment of all, Granite Dells is riddled with houses (or, in some cases, mobile homes) and crisscrossed with power lines — with no attempt to try to blend either into the beautiful, natural environment. Still, there are a few places where I was able to get uncluttered views of magnificent rocks. And, I happened to be there at just the right time… clouds had rolled in during the afternoon here but, the sun broke through a gap in the clouds just long enough for me to take advantage of the “golden hour”.

Some of the photos I took:

This is the view at the Grand Canyon when we arrived there this morning — May 13!

I’ll be posting more from today eventually.