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February 17th 2016

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 32.6848, -114.625Before heading to Yuma, we had to make a cruise ship stop in Phoenix, Arizona- for our geographically challenged friend, Deb P, this is a funny thing to do since Phoenix is land-locked in a middle of an arid desert. Our mission was to hook up with the Number 1 fan of Holland America Cruise Lines, Hal G. We had met Hal on a HAL cruise ship in Brazil and we have followed his tr... Read Full Entry

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Salvation Mountain Entry

Salvation Mountain

The artwork is made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of lead-free paint.

Salvation Mountain Mail Box

Salvation Station Wagon

Moon Over Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain

Its 50 foot height and 150 foot breadth is made totally of local adobe clay and donated paint.

Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain is Leonard's tribute to God and his gift to the world with its simple yet powerful message: "God Is Love."

Salvation Mountain Paint Colours

In July, 1994, Imperial County hired a toxic waste specialist to test the soils around Salvation Mountain, with results showing high levels of lead toxicity. Knight and his supporters gathered signatures for a second test to be done by an independent party of his choosing. That test came back negative, supporting Knight's claim that he used non-toxic paints and that there were no toxins in the soil.

Salvation Mountain

Inside Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain

The current Salvation Mountain is actually the second of its kind. Knight began the first Salvation Mountain in 1980, though it was incredibly unstable. The Mountain fell into a heap of rubble.

Salvation Mountain Chapels

Salvation Mountain

The mountain is held up by adobe and straw, but also by car parts and a beautifully chaotic tangle of trees that twist within the dome and reach through the top.

DH On The Yellow Brick Road

Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain Vehicle

Salvation Mountain

From its Sea of Galilee at the bottom, to the big red heart in the middle, to the cross at the very top, the reoccurring theme of "Love" is everywhere at Salvation Mountain.

Lords Loader

28th March 2016

mike_beauparlant@hotmail.com
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Deb: Not sure if you know Dan Markovic has ALS, John Muise and I are going to visit him this week in Campbleford. I will update you later> Mike

28th March 2016

Elaine & Doug
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We've certainly enjoyed reading your Route 66(+) travel exploits. There is much to be admired about our 'Real' American neighbors but also much to be viewed with astonishment & disbelief. If there was enough free paint available, we'
re sure that most of the Southwest US would be coated with gaudy "artwork' and bad grammar!

28th March 2016

Crich
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I had to look up the definition of "Mack" as used in this notice. The term is almost exclusive to males and means, "A person who is talented at attracting people romantically." So, you can't loiter for the purpose of picking up women.

28th March 2016

Diana- Beeton Barber
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Tacos looks delicious ! . If you have a spray sun block spray both of you hair especially in the heat of sun. Just a little advice from the barber in Beeton it will protect your hair as well.

29th March 2016

may-vic
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Definitely interesting if not a tad bizarre. "Home Sweet Home"...has a nice ring to it don't you think!

29th March 2016

BandM
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one question,, innocent of what ??

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