Blogs from Phoenix, Arizona, United States, North America - page 2

While we are in Sedona and Scottsdale, I visited the Gila River War Relocation Center. Most of my Dad's family (west of Highway 99) were incarcerated in Jerome, Arkansas shortly after Pearl Harbor. My Mom's family from Sanger (east of Highway 99) was sent to Gila River, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. My Dad stayed behind to make arrangements for the family farm. He met up with some bachelor friends in Fresno, and was shipped out to Gila shortly. My Mom and Dad met there, and were married during their year in the desert. They received a weekend pass to elope to Phoenix. But how much do you know about the "Relocation Camp" in the Arizona desert? The Gila River War Relocation Center was built on the Gila River Indian Reservation, over their objections. Gila River ... read more

It’s 6:30 AM and I’ve had another great night sleep. Yah, Kirsten is still asleep. Just like yesterday I go into my stealth mode and get cleaned up and dressed. I’m out the door without disturbing her at all…NOT. I get myself a cup of coffee, sit down and begin updating my blog. Once Kirsten and Drew have had their coffee, we are ready to go. We’re out the door and off for a day of exploring Arizona, Kirsten is the navigator and instructs Drew where to go. Flagstaff is about 2-3 hours away if you take the interstate. Well you know Kirsten, if there is a back road we’re going to take it. So, we set our sights on Sedona via backroad AZ Hwy 89. Sort of like route 66. After an hour of cruising ... read more

Tribute to Momma I don’t know if everyone has heard… On Friday March 31st Momma passed. Tuesday April 4th, we laid her to rest next to daddy, it was a good to see all the family and celebrate her life. I would like to share some thoughts on how Momma influenced my life. Momma’s Famous saying Be sure your sins will find you out Behave! Behave! Behave! Another depression is coming Nagh Momma was always very giving, I remember one evening after delivering the newspapers she forced me to carry a meal up to this house. I walked up to the door and knocked, as the door opened I raised my head and was met by the girl I sat next to in my 7th grade class. As I carried the meal into her house, I ... read more

At last slept in to 7 am and wrote up diary. Went with Frank to get his bike fixed and I bought new saddle to protect my bruised behind. My muscles also need time to recover. This trip is far more demanding than I had ever imagined. I had been slightly concerned about sleeping on the ground every night but so tired I go out like a light. The heat just drains you and although I am drinking litres of fluid it just evaporates . Just about to clean my bike before another long climb of 5500 ft tomorrow.... read more

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