"Mexico to Alaska in Ten Minutes"

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March 24th 2010

Published: March 26th 2010

Day Seven Palm Springs We slept in a bit...the previous occupant had cleverly and maliciously set the alarm for 3:30 AM....so we needed a bit of extra sleep. We had a good breakfast (inlcuded in our incredible price of $57/night in this hotel where the list price is $133...thank you, Hotwire!) and headed out to check out the local thrift stores on the way to the Palm Spring Tramway....one of th... Read Full Entry

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Lynn Beebe

Beebe

I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

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Teddy Roosevelt really loved this area....

Roosevelt Dam

Old one looked better....

Cactus blossoming

Cliff dwellings

We didn't hike to these...got there too late,,,too bad...

Besh Ba Gowah

Stream crossing

We had to cross streams three times this day...this one was in right in the town of Globe!

Downtown Globe

Possibly named Globe after the size of a silver nugget once found here...

26th March 2010

Michele Bucy
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Thank You !
I've been meaning to thank you for taking the time to post your blog as you travel. Really brightens up my day to see all the exciting places you go! Safe travels!

27th March 2010

SHIRLEY
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YOUR BLOG
tHANKS lYNN AND bILL FOR YOUR WONDERFUL BLOG AND PICTURES. iT WAS SO NICE TO HAVE DINNER WITH YOU, THANKS SO MUCH,lOVE sHIRLEY

28th March 2010

Perry
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I love your description of Besh Ba Gowah and Globe. They sound very interesting. Thanks for keeping the blog going.

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