Blogs from Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, North America - page 15

The Grand Canyon!!!!!!!!! Well Flagstaff first. Got in at just past 12, so couldn't get a free ride to hostel but as I had called them a couple of times before they knew I was coming late so left my key in the mailbox and put me in a private room instead of a dorm. I couldn't get into the room coz the lock was knackered so had to collar some woman into who I thought worked there into sorting it. Got in and slept after a long time and in preperation for an early start to the Grand Canyon! Got up and ready in time, sorted out payment for rooms and canyon tour. An english woman worked there, sounded posh but didn't talk posh if you get me. She was pretty nice though and soon ... read more

Am Tag nach meinem letzten Eintrag hikte ich zu den Lower Calf Creek Falls. Die sind wie eine grüne Oase in der sonst recht steinigen Landschaft. Danach machte ich mich auf den Weg aus dem Grand Staircase in Richtung Torrey und übernachtete auf einem Campingplatz. Da traff ich Guy und Bob, 2 Feurewehrmänner welche mit ihren Harleys auf Amerika-tour waren. Hatte mit ihnen interessante Diksussionen über Gott und die Welt. Der Tag darauf stand im Zeichen des Capitol Reef NP. Ein kleiner, aber feiner Nationalpark. Super steinig und relativ warm. Machte mich dann auf den Weg nach Hanksville und verbrachte da die Nacht, da es schon recht spät war. So kam ich am nächsten Tag eher spät im Arches NP an. Der Campingplatz da ist eigentlich jeden Tag ausgebucht und so musste ich die teurere alternative ... read more

This week everyone in the office went to a conference, leaving Seth and I with not much to do but beat on each other and check our email. So, after debating for the last 2 months, I decided Brazil is where I want to spend all my money. Capoeira is too addictive to pass it up for Puerto Rico or some other beach. I havent told my parents yet, but i am going to call them tonight. They will probably be ok with it, I guess, but since they were non refundable tickets it is too late. I have the worst travel itinerary in the world -22 hours with 3 changes of planes each way. But it was.. affordable (barely). Now I have to get a visa, which involves sending my beloved passport to an ... read more

We waved goodbye to Vegas and drove to Flagstaff, stopping off at the Hoover Dam. It truly is great driving along in the sunshine with the hood down. In the afternoon we were in 70+ degrees and then arrived in Flagstaff smattered in snow - how weird. Flagstaff is a great little town, with lots of character and a really good night life. We only last until around 11.00 p.m. but the atmosphere was great. ... read more