Aug
28
2010

Tonto National Forest

PhotosSaturday, August 28, 2010 - 07:51:21 pm
(Posted Under: This Desert Life This Desert Life)
Stopping for gas in Apache Junction today, it was hard not to just want to move there. So nice to be out of the city. It so wouldn't work for us, but god, once since gets the teleportation thing down, AJ here we come!

It was awesome being out in Tonto today, and a perfect day for it. A little bit hotter than we first expected, but fine for having the windows down. Weather that allows you to get out in the desert is so welcomed.

Beautiful drive out there. We stopped out at Canyon Lake, before heading on through to Apache Lake.

After a brief stop, a quick and late lunch down at the lake, we headed back, but not stopping at Tortilla Flat. In the museum I witnessed my first jackolope - which put so many things into perspective. [wink]

No shortage of opportunities for great photos. And to that end, thank god for having a sunroof. Many great shots were from sticking the camera out of it. Which meant no more windshield obstructed photos down at Fish Creek.

The drive home on the 60 was interesting when a mini monsoon blew through, with the blinding setting sun ahead of us. And of course, no shortage of ridiculous Phoenix drivers out there. Apparently there was a 63 car pile up on the 10 because of the monsoon. 63 cars sounds ridiculous? Not when you know how Phoenicians drive! [wink]

Anyways, we made it back in good time. And the most exciting news I've heard all day - the Chalmers show tonight starts at 10, not 9. Pretty great, because we need the down time. [smile]

These are the best of the best photos from today. Have I mentioned that I live here?!? [smile]


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