Kingman

Another day, another adventure on our wild tour of the wild west! Today, we delved deep into the heart of Kingman, right on Route 66, where our tour leader's insider knowledge was worth its weight in gold. We wandered through downtown like a local pro.

After lunch at Mr D's diner, it was time to hit the wagon wheel trail, where I morphed into an intrepid explorer, and Andy turned into a wildlife expert – Tarantula Tracker extraordinaire! I mustered up the courage to take a pic, but if you ask me, I was a safe distance away... like, probably miles!

Now, it's not every day you hear a rattlesnake serenading you during a nature walk. I didn't wait around for a duet, though; my heart's rhythm had already reached a chart-topping pace, and I was outta there faster than you can say "snake-charmer."

Despite the scorching 32-degree heat, the landscape was nothing short of spectacular. But trust me, after a short trek, I wasn't sure if I'd make it on a day-long hike. Hydration became my new BFF, and I learned that dizziness could ambush you like a ninja in the desert.

Speaking of ninjas, some locals were strolling around in jeans and jackets. I mean, I get that desert nights can get chilly, but those folks must have been auditioning for a new "Survivor: Desert Edition."

After we stopped at Camp Beale to admire the desert spring and ruins, it was time for a thrilling afternoon. Imagine being introduced to a taste of assault rifles and pistol shooting in the desert – not exactly your typical vacation activity, right? I wasn't initially thrilled about it, but with some gentle persuasion (and a few butterflies in my stomach), I decided to give it a shot. And you know what? Turns out, I've got some hidden sharpshooting talent! Who would've thought?

Post-dinner, we joined Shane and Tracy for a night out on the town. Andy became my shuffleboard sensei, and by the end of the evening, I was sliding those pucks like a pro. So, all in all, another day on tour in Kingman turned out to be an unforgettable chapter in our wild adventure. Stay tuned for more epic tales from the road!Meer informatie