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Oh, wait, this is a travel blog, and I'm now post-vax. Let's go to Press Kit, Prescott if you must, for a quick overnight, staying at one of my favorite retro hotels: The Motor Lodge.
I've planned an Eastern route up and a Western route back:
This bypasses the Phoenix nightmare, puts me in the mountains later in the day so the temps are higher, and traverses some interesting, albeit known, terrain.
Stopped at Biosphere 2 for a photo opportunity that was not to be. Got there a little after 8 am and learned that they don't open until 9. I don't remember this gate from the times I've been there previously; perhaps a pandemic addition?
Closest I could get
At least the road in and out is fun
I'm sure you know the (failed) history of Biosphere 2 but here's a fun fact: one of the original "green" contractors on Biosphere 2 was also the builder of our house here in Tucson.
Heading past Roosevelt Lake
An interesting sign on the rest stop wall:
A few wildflowers starting to sprout
Some snow on the side of the road heading toward Payson, but generally mild temps, 50-65 all day.
Whiskey Row in Prescott
Prescott, the former capital of the Arizona Territory, has a town square which includes the historic courthouse
And, obviously, some current crazies. Just wasn't quite quick enough to capture the full Flat Earth regalia on the truck.
A better view of the courthouse:
It wouldn't be Arizona without a cowboy and his horse
Gotta love The Motor Lodge, a garage for Ginger and they greet you with a beer!
Dinner at Limoncello, a good Italian restaurant within walking distance. Didn't quite live up to the online hype, but good nonetheless. They did, however, have cannoli, which is a rare find here in Arizona.
Heading out the next morning
The back way to Bagdad
A beautiful ride.
South thru Vulture Mine Road and into Gila Bend over the Gillespie Bridge
This trip was a little test to see how travel would feel, post-vax but still in the throws of the pandemic. Overall, it was "ok," no real opportunity to chat with local folks, eating outside and not really interacting. That takes a big part of the fun away, sadly. But hopefully that will get better day by day...
Stay safe, and good luck to all still on the vaccine hunt!
