Flung out of the polar vortex. Jan. 6 – 12

I know full well, that other people’s travel logs are a big yawn. But hopefully those we left behind in Minnesota might envy us a little. 😎 It was a grueling trip (need a better plan if we do this again). We left on Monday, Jan 6. It was -19 (not wind chill — actual minus 19 degrees on the thermostat). Here is Bob loading the car in the garage the day before.

And here is the first stop after we passed the freezing point — somewhere a little north of Wichita a day and a half into the trip.

We are happy. I take a deep breath.

Now we are at the continental divide in Arizona. Texas was a bit shabby and depressed looking but all of New Mexico was breathtaking even from the Interstate and Arizona was lovely too.

Overnight in Flagstaff — in the pines. Lovely.

Then a short day over the Hoover Dam and into Vegas — found the Desert Rose vacation home in Summerlin easily — very close to two of Bob’s sons and families.

Here are a few shots for the folks in Minnesota and parts north. 😀

It is light jacket weather – like spring or fall in Minnesota – 60s all this week.

Hot tub and palm tree.

and the elegant house

So — yes our journey was grueling, but I remind myself that it could have been much worse.

Photo on the wall in the house…. previous renter perhaps?

Do come and visit — we are entertaining my side of the family this coming weekend (Todd is playing in a soccer tournament!) and Bob’s whole family — all four children and families will be here on President’s Day weekend — other than that we are open for visits. plenty of room.

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