April 19, 2012

After leaving Albuequerque about 7:30, temperature 56, the Van managed to put if a full day. After about 2 hours, we crossed the Continental Divide near a small town called Continental Divide at an elevation of 7,287 feet. After about 4 hours we turned onto Route 260 just south of Heber Arizona, only to be turned around because of a chemical spill. That only cost us an hour of time. We went back through Show-Low AZ and then down to the Phoenix area. Now that we are in Arizona, we are 3 hours behind home time. Today's total, 8 1/2 hours of seat time and 480 miles.

On the way down out of the mountains we managed to snap a few pictures, but the camera doesn't really do any justice to the view.

After the van spent most of the day above 5500 feet, and temps in the 60's we finally arrived in Phoenix, and were treated to warm temps. After a long day and a good meal, it's time to plan tomorrow in the city.