Greetings from Flagstaff, AZ. 

Our journey today took us a total of 350 miles.  We traveled through the Mojave desert, where the prettiest orange cacti were in bloom.  They were everywhere!  Just as we were leaving California we had a great view of the Colorado river!  It was a real surprise because we were in such a barren, flat and dry area.  Saw a few speed boaters that were most definitely having fun.  

As we continued further into Arizona,  it got a bit windy and the dust came up for a short while. It slowed us down a little, but no big deal.  We gradually began our climb into Flagstaff which sits at 7300 ft., and are now among the Ponderosa Pines and beautiful rock formations.  We could look back and see beautiful views of the valley floor that seemed to go on forever.  It honestly looked like a painting.  Ahead of us in the distance there is still snow on the tops of the highest peaks.  

Lots to see near our campground, so we have decided to stay here for two nights.  We are having a great time!