Continental Divide

Road Hazard has made us proud because we have just logged a little over 100 hours driving. It covers 5,236 miles of road through 13 states and 32 stops. The last city for us to settle in is Holbrook Arizona. We are here because this is the closest city to the Petrified Forest National Park.

Let me back up a little and just say that the two states that I have enjoyed driving through so far has been Florida (the Keys) and New Mexico. Florida is obvious because of the clear blue water on both sides of the road. New Mexico because of the beautiful mountains that are stripped with red and white colors. In the evening before the sun sets the mountains take on a different color like nothing I have ever seen before. Albuquerque turned a pink hue with the city lights at the base.

The drive into Arizona has also been exciting. The mountains seem to be getting taller as we move west. At one point I looked down at the computer and we were 7,000 above sea level. No wonder I am getting so winded. I thought it was because I'm out of shape! Now I have a better reason.

Along the side of the highway we kept noticing what looked like lava fields. This whole section between New Mexico and Arizona looks like was once a huge lava flow. These black jagged rocks were everywhere.

As we approached Arizona another big marker for Road Hazard to cross was the Continental Divide. This is the point in the US where water will either run to the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean. This mountain range determines where the water will shed. We crossed this line with the horns blaring and fists pumping in the air. We are almost to the Pacific Ocean!

Finally we crossed into Arizona. Another exciting moment for us. Anytime we cross into another state we both get excited. This is new territory for both of us.

We are excited about exploring the Petrified Forest. At the KOA Campground that we are in there are pieces of petrified wood laying around like scrapes. I would load up the RV but these things weigh a ton. You tap on them and they sound like rock. Amazing. We are planning on hitting the National Park tomorrow.

Let me be the first to say to all the Dad's, HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Dad, hope you have a great day and don't eat too much.