Adventures to Fresno California from San Antonio Texas with Julie (Andrew's mom). After returning from Kenya I knew I only had a limited number of days in Texas before moving and with Andrew not able to drive with me to Cali I just figured I would be on my own. Yeah, sure my friends wanted to come with me and travel the country but they have jobs, responsibilities at home, and limited budgets. So after talking with Julie over hot tea she asked if she could join me. At first I was shocked and then excited to have a driving partner. Everything worked out perfectly and within 4 days we were off for our journey!
THURSDAY
Goal- drive towards the Grand Canyon
Lots of driving towards the West. We departed San Antonio at 5am through the fog until the sun came out. Stopped for breakfast in San Angelo at McDonalds (not my fav place) but I had a McGriddle and it was pretty tasty. Then we kept driving and stopped in Roswell for lunch at Wendys (not my fav place either) and happy to report we were not attacked by aliens :)
Then we made our way to Santa Fe!
Population 62,203 Elevation 6,989 feet
fun fact- Oldest capital in North America and the second oldest city in the US
--Loretto Chapel is home to the "miraculous staircase" which has two-360 degree turns and no visible means of support.
--Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi was founded in 1610.
--State Capitol building is designed in the shape of the Zia sun symbol, the state's official emblem.
Dinner in Albuquerque!!
Population 448,607 Elevation 4,957 feet
fun fact- Dried chili peppers called ristras are hung for good luck and to welcome guests
-- Old Town is the city's original settlement and was founded in 1706. Also here is San Felipe de Neri Church which was founded in 1793.
-- Little Anitas has awesome Mexican food and that is really hard for me to say being from Texas but its true. If you are ever there I would recommend this place!!
Sleep in Holbrook, Arizona.
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