The USS Arizona was one of 20 ships that were hit by the air attack by the Japanese on Dec. 7th, 1941. Unfortunately, the bomb that hit the Arizona went right near the ammunition magazine causing a gigantic explosion and a great loss of life. Over 1000 men died on the Arizona, while a total of 2400 died in…
There is only one Turquoise Room We came for a late lunch. La Posada is an iconic restaurant and hotel, not only of Winslow, but all of Arizona and the American Southwest. The Turquoise Room restaurant is aptly named for its tranquility and great food. It is the best restaurant in eastern Arizona. The prices are reasonable and the ambiance…
If the walls could talk Just image being in the same room that FDR, Einstein, Lindbergh and theDouble Mint Twins slept in? And the price for having this experience was $129 dollars. This is a place for “history aficionados.” We thoroughly enjoyed visiting this landmark hotel built in 1930. La Posada was the last of the Fred Harvey hotels built…
“…such a fine sight to see” I have to be honest, and say I was driving through downtown Winslow, with a bit of rain near dusk, when I saw these men on the corner by a statue. I had no clue. I asked, “What is this memorial about.” I got an earful. Ironically, I listened to the Eagles for…
Easy to miss, but a place you will never forget On the eastern end of Winslow is a small memorial park, known as “Remembrance Garden,” dedicated to everyone involved in 9/11. It is easy to miss and drive by as the two Twin Tower girders look like poles from a distance. I think it was the flag and the uniqueness…
After visiting the Petrified Forest, we had reservations at the Winslow Best Western. We like Best Western’s consistency, comfy beds and small refrigerator. Usually there is a breakfast too. Lee and Mabel Carroll told me that they will be staying at this BW on a future trip. I had originally planned on staying at the famous La Posada…
Another hour east on I-40 through the town of Holbrook on Route 180 will take you on the Southern end of Petrified Forest National Park. I did stop to take a picture at “Wigwam Motel” where the rooms are designed as Wigwams.” I still think they rent rooms too. Plenty of petrified rock was being sold by various venders.…
About an hour east of Sedona on I-40 is one of the “Natural Wonders” of the USA, Meteor Crater. I was tempted to just drive past, but having seen the 1984 John Carpenter’s film, “Starman,” with Jeff Bridges, we had to stop. One of the guides did confirm that the movie’s last scenes were shot here with National Guardsman…
The next day we ventured to Sedona. Our daughter, Pamela, was here several years ago and gave us the dream to visit. We are glad we did. Sedona is a beautiful area tucked in the Verde Valley and Red Rocks. Our Best Westin Sedona Inn was perched on a hillside overlooking this vista. We enjoyed the tour we took with…
We picked up our rental from Enterprise at the Weston and drove five and half hours to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Originally, I told Kathie it would take four hours. We did manage to stop at a historical town called Seligman. It was part of Route 66 trek. We went into the Rusty Bolt to find a cloth…