As usual when we travel, we were up way too early. I don't know what it is, but we just seem way too anxious to get on the road. Bags packed up, room checked, card keys turned and we were ready to find breakfast. Unfortunently the motel did not have a breakfast, so we were on our own. McDonald's being only a 1/4 mile away that's we ended up. Not the best way to start the day, but it worked.
The plan today was to meet friends in Rimrock, Arizona for lunch. Yeah, I'd never heard of Rimrock either. Anyway, Page to Rimrock was a 3-hour drive and we were about an hour and half early. With practically no traffic, I drove the speed limit and increased my miles per gallon. Plus, it's amazing how much more of the scenery you see when driving slowly. On the down side, it's a lot longer between rest stops.
In order to use up time we took the long route through Flagstaff and were rewarded with a Starbucks and the ever-important restrooms. I think we must have hit just about every red light through town, which helped us use up even more time.
Back on Interstate 17 it was speed limit all the way to Rimrock. The plan was to meet Steve and Sally (good friends in Redmond, Oregon, before we wised up and moved to Arizona) at the El Patio Bar and Grill. And what timing the four of us had; we pulled into the parking lot within minute of each other. Not bad considering they had over an hour drive.
As you might have guessed from the "El" in El Patio and Grill, it was Mexican cuisine and while I can't/won't speak for the others, mine was quite good. Steve and Sally live about two hours from us, so we don't get to see them too often. The hour plus we spent was a good time.
The rest of
the drive home was unremarkable. Well, except that Barb get the first Saguaro
cactus. For the years we came to the Surprise area (before moving) the
challenge was to see who spotted the first Saguaro. I usually win, but not this
time. And here she is, the Winner
Well, it was great to finally get out for a drive. Not quite the 10-to-30-day road trips we have done in the past, but fun.
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