Back in Arizona

 On our way back home we stopped at the 
north rim of the Grand Canyon.

We camped two nights on BLM land and
experienced the best star show ever!

At 8,803 ft elevation, Point Imperial Vista is the 

highest place to view the canyon.

From Walhalla Overlook it was cool that we could see 

Desert View Watchtower on the south rim. 

The Aspen trees were glowing.

After leaving the Grand Canyon we drove on Alt 89 along
the Vermilion Cliffs and

over Navajo Bridge that crosses the Colorado River. 

The water is green because of the minerals and algae. 

After spending the night in Springerville we took 191 

on the eastern side of Arizona to Clifton. 

It is a very challenging, curvy road!

Don't take this road unless you have several hours, 

lots of patience, and a good vehicle. 

We pulled off the road at a scenic view and 

almost stepped on this Horned Frog! Great camouflage!

The scenery is beautiful but then the road takes you 

right through Morenci Mine! Unbelievable!

Clifton is an old mining town where homes or shacks are

built on the hillsides and some are still occupied.

After a drive around Clifton we came home to some
grazing cows! After dark one kept bawling around the back of
the camper. Life is an adventure. Not coming back here again. 

Clifton Cliff Jail.
That was how it was done in the old west!

Our last camping spot was in Safford, Arizona. We participated
 in the Safford Salsa Festival where Mexican restaurants
from miles around converge and gave out samples of their salsa
for you to taste with chips of course.  A Mariachi band was
playing on the stage which added to the festivities.
A good way to end our summer travels!
This will be our last blog while we enjoy Arizona for the
next several months!
We hoped you learned something from reading our blog!