Cousin Molly

A trip highlight was seeing Bruce's cousin Molly in Chandler, Arizona. Their shared ancestor Adoniram Judson was one of the early settlers of Wisconsin. Molly brought us up a mountain where we could see Phoenix surrounded by mountains. Lunch complete with authentic Sonoran Mexican food and Margarita too was a real treat. Lots of good stories with of course genealogy tidbits. We can't wait to see Molly again.

Rita in Globe

Had a very nice visit with Chicago friend Rita who has been living a long time in Globe, Arizona. Rita is a nurse. Her daughter is a film maker. It was so hard to say goodbye. We had so much catching up to do.

Hello Arizona!

Endless golden prairies and those "purple mountain majesties".

Goodbye New Mexico

Telescope in the desert. Desolate roads.

Beautiful Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

A must see - Sandhill Cranes and Snowgeese and Mountain Lion too!

Sandhill Cranes

Overwhelming

The beauty of the American southwest is  absolutely overwhelming. I took this shot early this morning on the road from Moriarty to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Later we visited my friend Mary Carol and her son Chris in Albuquerque.

Santa Fe

On our way to Santa Fe then Albuquerque.