Williams, AZ. & Las Vegas, NV.

We arrived in Williams early in the day, Monday. We were able to check into our campsite and set up camp. The site looked out over the mountains but that was the only thing good about it. The sites were gravel, the roads were gravel and the park had no grass. But we did manage to enjoy our visit. After settling in we put Charley in the car were off to visit Sedona, about 40 miles away.

 From our last visit to this area six years ago Nancy wanted to re-drive Oak Creek Canyon. It is back roads through the mountains and it has a babbling brook running alongside the road. Well, this area is in need of rain really bad and the babbling brook was dry in places. The road thru the canyon is full of switchbacks and ups and downs ….... it's just a magnificent drive. In Sedona we parked and walked the main street. Yes, Charley got to walk with us and every few feet she found a new friend who wanted to pet her. She had a great time. We returned to Williams the same way we came, through the canyon.

Just one of the "Gunslingers"

That evening the town of Williams had a knockdown dragout old wild west gun fight show in the middle of Main Street. Yes, we had to go see it. Corny, but a lot of fun. Had dinner at a nice little Greek restaurant in downtown Williams, too.

Since the real main attraction to Williams is it's the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Our visit included going into Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday. It is a great place to visit. The canyon is so deep and wide. The colors changing by the minute is truly something to see. Grand Canyon, truly, is one of the seven wonders of the World. 

Hermits Rest, one of our favorite sites

 We remembered the west end of the park is what we wanted to see, so after parking the car we went into the visitor's center and then boarded the bus system to take us out there. Nice visit and lots of fun.   

Grand Canyon vista

Grand Canyon Overlook

Wednesday, was a day of driving. Nancy started out driving so she could drive the interstate. We were headed towards Las Vegas. Again this was an easy day of driving so we arrived fairly early. But the temperature is darn hot ….... it was in the 100's!!!! After setting things up in the Oasis RV Park, we stayed inside and tried to figure out what we wanted to see and do in the city. We had dinner at Caesars Palace.

Lady Liberty at New York, New York

 After taking a trip up the “strip” Nancy saw that “Menopause, The Musical” was playing at the Luxor, and that is what she wanted to see. We bought our tickets and watched the musical on Thursday night.

Sphinx inside the Luxor

Friday was the day to head out into the mountains. Our drive took us out to Death Valley. We were actually able to be 282 feet below sea level at Badwater Basin. 

Nancy & Charlie in 105+ HEAT!!

us at Badwater Basin

 Charley went with us....the day was hot the temperature in the car read 105 when we were at -282 but did reach 109 on the car temperature gauge a little later. What a landscape, barren and white spots all around. We learned the white spots were salt deposits from when this area of earth was below sea level. There actually is a small basin of salty water in Death Valley. Glad to see and experience the valley, but also, happy to leave. The temperature was still hot, hot, hot even in Vegas.