Typical beautiful sunset at North Ranch
On one of our trips we stopped by the Shrine of St. Joseph in Yarnell. The shrine is situated at the bottom of the hill. The Way of the Cross is a nice paved trail up and down the hill with a full sized crucifix at the top. Also along the way are several more full-sized plaster casts
Shrine plaster cast of St. Joseph holding the Child Jesus
The agony in the garden
Last week we took the bike to Quartzite. We had never been there when all the activity was going on. We went on Friday to visit friends John and Anita Laffey and check out the flea markets. We stayed with them overnight and went to the big tent for the first day of the RV sale. Big mistake! The tent was wall to wall people. We just shuffled along trying to see what was for sale and just catching glimpses of the goods.
In spite of that we had a great time. Duane got a new pair of cold weather riding gloves and I got some home made jelly. John scouted around for a few needed rv items and Anita found some new clothes. She has a whole collection from around the globe. John and Anita are a really fun couple to hang around and laugh with, and we always enjoy meeting them along the road.
In spite of that we had a great time. Duane got a new pair of cold weather riding gloves and I got some home made jelly. John scouted around for a few needed rv items and Anita found some new clothes. She has a whole collection from around the globe. John and Anita are a really fun couple to hang around and laugh with, and we always enjoy meeting them along the road.
Goofing off at breakfast
Last week we took a trip to:
Bagdad owes its existence to the local copper mine. The copper bar sculpture below is a tribute to the mine, its owners and the miners.
There is another place to eat in Bagdad, but we opted for the first place we saw, the nice little retro diner below.
This week (Wed.) we rode through Yarnell and on up the mountain to Prescott.
View from near the top
We intended to eat lunch and visit several of the museums. We visited the information center first then the Harley boutique on Whiskey Row. Next door was The Palace, one of the historical saloons in Prescott and one of the better class of saloon in the late 1800's when it was built. Of course the original burnt down in 1900 by a careless miner's candle, along with most of Whiskey Row. Its said that patrons carried the 1880's Brunswick bar across the street to the courthouse plaza and continued drinking the night away. In 1901 the Palace Hotel and Bar, Chinese reataurant and barber shop was back in business. Today the building has been restored to the grandeur of 1901, with added dining. Prices are in line with the other eating places in the courthouse square, but the Information Center offered a 10% coupon for lunch so we went to the Palace. It was interesting that I walked where the Earps, Doc Holliday and other famous people walked. Several scenes from several films were shot in the Palace.
Tribute to the ranching heritage of the area
View from the courthouse plaza of Whiskey Row and our bike....
After lunch we walked two blocks to the local history museum. After inquiring we decided that we needed more time so we shelved that plan for another visit. We jumped on the bike to finds the Indian museum, but couldn't find it or the old fort museum either. Since the day was going, the sky was overcast and the wind picking up, we decided to go home through Skull Valley. Back home we were in time for a few games of Pickleball before I had to go play cards. The days are just packed!
Last week we took a trip to:
Bagdad owes its existence to the local copper mine. The copper bar sculpture below is a tribute to the mine, its owners and the miners.
There is another place to eat in Bagdad, but we opted for the first place we saw, the nice little retro diner below.
This week (Wed.) we rode through Yarnell and on up the mountain to Prescott.
View from near the top
We intended to eat lunch and visit several of the museums. We visited the information center first then the Harley boutique on Whiskey Row. Next door was The Palace, one of the historical saloons in Prescott and one of the better class of saloon in the late 1800's when it was built. Of course the original burnt down in 1900 by a careless miner's candle, along with most of Whiskey Row. Its said that patrons carried the 1880's Brunswick bar across the street to the courthouse plaza and continued drinking the night away. In 1901 the Palace Hotel and Bar, Chinese reataurant and barber shop was back in business. Today the building has been restored to the grandeur of 1901, with added dining. Prices are in line with the other eating places in the courthouse square, but the Information Center offered a 10% coupon for lunch so we went to the Palace. It was interesting that I walked where the Earps, Doc Holliday and other famous people walked. Several scenes from several films were shot in the Palace.
Tribute to the ranching heritage of the area
View from the courthouse plaza of Whiskey Row and our bike....
After lunch we walked two blocks to the local history museum. After inquiring we decided that we needed more time so we shelved that plan for another visit. We jumped on the bike to finds the Indian museum, but couldn't find it or the old fort museum either. Since the day was going, the sky was overcast and the wind picking up, we decided to go home through Skull Valley. Back home we were in time for a few games of Pickleball before I had to go play cards. The days are just packed!More later, (including us playing ball, I promise),
Louise and Duane
2 comments:
I wrote all these places down. My list is growing. Love the sunset picture! Better be that nice when we get there or someone is going to pay...LOL
just looked you up to see where you are... and now I remember.
We are approaching Deming, NM right now (where we met) so were wishing we could meet up again. But another place, another time... Im sure. Hopefully we will have a bike then.
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