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- 30. des. 2014, 08:30
- 🌙 -26 °C
- Høyde: 245 m
- Canada Manitoba Winnipeg St. James 49.899754, -97.13749449°53’59” N 97°8’15” W
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
30. desember 2014, Canada ⋅ 🌙 -26 °C
This trip had been months in the making but at the last minute had to be modified because John was needed at home by his Mum. Linda offered to replace him as my driving companion. On December 30th at 8:30 am we left -20 temperatures and began our long road trip with excitement and a touch of trepidation.Les mer
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- 30. des. 2014, 18:00
- 🌙 -19 °C
- Høyde: 367 m
- Forente stater Iowa Woodbury County Sioux City Grandview Park 42.5207, -96.41052242°31’15” N 96°24’38” W
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Sioux City, Iowa
30. desember 2014, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 -19 °C
We arrived at the Stoney Creek Inn at 6:30 pm. We experienced sunny skies, cold temperatures, and good road conditions. Unfortunately, I carried John's cold germs with me.....cough, sniffle, sneeze :( But that didn't stop us from going to the Hard Rock Casino across the street for dinner and a little gambling.Les mer
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- 31. des. 2014, 18:00
- 🌫 -8 °C
- Høyde: 1 782 m
- Forente stater Colorado Douglas County Inverness Inverness Reservoir 39.567091, -104.86793139°34’2” N 104°52’5” W
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Denver, Colorado
31. desember 2014, Forente stater ⋅ 🌫 -8 °C
Another blessed day of good road conditions with more sunny skies and -20 temperatures. Will we ever be able to rid ourselves of the winter jackets, gloves and long underwear? I now have laryngitis but I'm still trying to keep up the non-stop chatter during the 10 l/2 hour drive. Linda drove for 2 hours today, giving me a much needed break.

We arrived at the Homewood Suites in south Denver at 6 pm MST. We were happy to learn of the hour gained as we were able to take advantage of the free dinner and wine provided by the hotel until 7 pm. When we checked in there was a sign on the counter advising of a $250 fine for smoking marijuana in your room. Welcome to Colorado!

We enjoyed our New Year's Eve party a little early because the elder couldn't stay awake past 10 pm. The champagne & party favours were a gift from Alyssa and Josh :)Les mer
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- 1. jan. 2015
- ☀️ -2 °C
- Høyde: 2 179 m
- Forente stater New Mexico Santa Fe County La Loma 35.621582, -105.91918935°37’18” N 105°55’9” W
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
1. januar 2015, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ -2 °C
There was a weather advisory for our route so we delayed our departure until 10 am. Shortly outside of Denver we encountered a snow squall that lasted about 15 minutes. Then it was smooth sailing all the way to Santa Fe. We arrived at 4 pm with no hotel reservation and had to find a MacDonald's so that we could use the free internet to reserve a room on Priceline. We finally pulled into the Marriott Courtyard at 5 pm. It was a relatively easy day. Now it was time for some delicious New Mexico cuisine. The restaurant, Tortilla Flats, was recommended by the Hispanic front desk clerk. I was so anxious to eat the chicken enchiladas with Christmas sauce (red & green chili sauce) that I forgot to take a food photo. Sorry AS2....I know you will be disappointed :PLes mer
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- 2. jan. 2015, 09:00
- ☀️ -6 °C
- Høyde: 2 210 m
- Forente stater New Mexico Santa Fe Talaya Hill Reservoir (historical)35.675147, -105.91918935°40’31” N 105°55’9” W
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Santa Fe
2. januar 2015, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ -6 °C
We had the day to explore Santa Fe, one of my favourite US cities. We went to St. Francis Cathedral, built in 1886, that has a statue of the first North American Indian woman to be declared a saint. The white interior of the church was influenced by a French-born Archbishop, unlike the adobe structures common in Santa Fe. We also went to Loretto Chapel, which contains a mysterious spiral staircase built without nails, dowels, or any visible support. Of course we had to stop at the Palace of the Governors where the Native Americans display and sell their artwork and jewellery. I showed restraint and bought just one turquoise inlay pendant crafted by a woman from Santa Domingo Pueblo.Les mer
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- 2. jan. 2015, 12:00
- ⛅ 0 °C
- Høyde: 2 133 m
- Forente stater New Mexico Santa Fe County Analco (historical)Water Well 44 35.684002, -105.94313635°41’2” N 105°56’35” W
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Santa Fe
2. januar 2015, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Our last stop was at the New Mexico State Capital, which the locals call the Roundhouse, because the exterior and interior walls are curved. They welcome visitors to enjoy their large collection of local art spread over 3 floors, as well as the government chambers. It was all very colourful and interesting.Les mer
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- 2. jan. 2015, 18:00
- ☁️ 3 °C
- Høyde: 1 569 m
- Forente stater New Mexico Bernalillo County Alameda Los Angeles Water Well 35.173808, -106.58935535°10’26” N 106°35’22” W
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Albuquerque
2. januar 2015, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
Albuquerque is only an hour south of Santa Fe so we decided to spend the night here in order to reduce the driving time tomorrow. We stayed at a Holiday Inn Express which was located on an urban reserve, although they don't call them that in New Mexico. The hotel and several local businesses are owned and managed by a group of pueblos.

We ate at one of their restaurants too....Pueblo Harvest Cafe. Again the food was different and delicious. We shared a Tewa Taco, voted "Best in the City". It's an Indian frybread the size of a medium pizza with all the traditional taco toppings. We also shared chili relleno, which was breaded with blue taco chips instead of the traditional egg. Eat your heart out, JS, as I know this is your favourite dish! Oops....no food photos again! The restaurant was located in the Indian Cultural Centre, with colourful native art.Les mer
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- 3. jan. 2015
- ☀️ 8 °C
- Høyde: 474 m
- Forente stater Arizona Maricopa County Country Trace Old Verde Canal 33.647083, -111.90819733°38’49” N 111°54’30” W
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Scottsdale, Arizona
3. januar 2015, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
After 5 days and 3400 km we finally arrived in Scottsdale. Rejoice!! Our home for the next week would be the Sheraton Desert Oasis Resort in the Windsong community of Scottsdale. Surprisingly, it was a much easier drive than I had expected, mostly due to the good driving conditions we encountered en route. The cost of gas was very reasonable, from $1.89 to $2.39 per gallon. The resort is compact but our condo was beautiful and spacious.Les mer
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- 4. jan. 2015
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Høyde: 379 m
- Forente stater Arizona Maricopa County Scottsdale Trailer Corral 33.49355, -111.92467633°29’37” N 111°55’29” W
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Old Town Scottsdale
4. januar 2015, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
It was a warm, sunny day, about 20 degrees, so we drove to Old Town Scottsdale to experience the Old West. We visited the Old Adobe Mission, built in 1933, and explored some of the shops. Linda made friends with a local cowboy; whereas, I stuck to my Native roots.

Afterwards, we drove several miles looking for a self car wash to rid the Manitoba grime from our vehicle. Most car washes here were called "auto spas" and were very expensive. We stuck out like a sore thumb amongst all the shiny new BMWs, Corvettes, and Lexuses.Les mer
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- 5. jan. 2015
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Høyde: 381 m
- Forente stater Arizona Maricopa County Papago Peaks Village Papago Park 33.457724, -111.94900633°27’28” N 111°56’56” W
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Phoenix
5. januar 2015, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Another sunny, 23 degree day. We drove about l/2 an hour SW to get to one of my favourite Scottsdale parks.....Papago Park. We did a short hike up to the Hole-in-the-Rock where you can see the city of Phoenix through this natural erosion in the red rock. We also hiked up a small hill that overlooks the city and the zoo. Then it was time for a picnic!Les mer
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