Arizona
A couple of other places we enjoyed in Eastern AZ and Western NM:
Bisbee, AZ, an old mining town built on a stream, the main drag through town climbs a steep hill. Very nice historic downtown.
Tombstone, AZ, very touristy, but still interesting to see the old west preserved and where the famed events took place. The Birdcage Museum at the end of the street was the best thing we saw there. Its amazing how they have created a tourist attraction from a few murders. Detroit should take note.
Silver City, NM, another old mining town, up in the mountains with a temperate climate, mountain pine forests, many streams, unlike the desert flats just a half hour to the south on I-10, near the border with Mexico. It is very interesting to cross the AZ/NM border, it is kind of a watershed between the Californian "Government Uber Alles" and the Texan "Who Needs Government?" mentalities. I considered Silver City as a place to live or at least buy a winter home. I would love a mountain ranch north of Silver City somewhere. Two years ago the major employer, a mining operation, was closing down and real estate must have taken a hit. The Mogollon mountain range north of Silver City along the AZ/NM border must be very beautiful, it is on my list for our next out west vacation.
I'm ready to go back! Moab, UT, Canyon du Chelly, Window Rock, what amazing, beautiful landscapes! Can you tell it is snowing here today?
I'm sure you have done enough driving for a while, but thats what touring out west is all about. Flagstaff is another nice city so actually you don't really have to go far for things to do. HAVE A GREAT TIME!
I'm curious about the time sharing condo, did you buy it or rent it?
