Wed 4 July 5953 steps
Before we left Vegas, we went off to Walmart to stock up before heading back to the desert. I think I did 4000 steps in Walmart alone.
To clarify, I started off in fresh produce, corner 1, worked my way backwards to corner 2 and then diagonally through household and clothing to toiletries (corner 4). Toiletries yes, but toilet paper no. That would be in groceries, so back to corner 2. While David was waiting in the queues (halfway between corner 1 and 4), which were very long even or especially for a holiday, I hightailed it back to groceries in corner 2. I stared at the variety of toilet paper, but there was no special, easy-dissolvable toilet paper for RVs to be seen. Oh, that would be in auto – Corner 3! Luckily David hadn’t paid by the time I got back, quite exhausted.
We left Vegas and drove on to Williams, Arizona. I love the sides of the flyovers in Nevada. We went via Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and over the arch bridge that spans the Colorado River. I took photos of roadworks where I could because David couldn’t stop to look at them and I have been married to him long enough to know that this is important to him.
After driving for hours, on historic route 66 where we could, our wonderful tour guide, (me), got us into the main street of Williams just 2 minutes before it was cut off for the parade. We parked, David poured us each a whiskey and we sat on the pavement, watching the entertainment. It was a very long and varied procession.
Our KOA campsite was pretty much the norm in these places. Clean, tidy, and feeble wifi. Arizona is in a severe drought so no outside fires, gas or even propane was allowed. Luckily we had bought KFC on the way home. It which was delicious. Less oily and more crisp than at home.
Chuckle of the day: One of the floats in the procession was MOPS standing for Mothers of Pre-schoolers who had little ones handing out candy. Surely they would know better?
What I learnt: Walmart superstores are my new favorite store.
Williams was the last town on route 66 to be bypassed when the highway was built. It was dying until one couple bought the railroad, refurbished the train and started a daily trip to the Grand Canyon. The route is now so popular they run 2 trains in summer. Once again, instead of just quitting and going with the flow, visionaries not only had the idea, but made it happen and saved the situation.
Kim's journey 