After Santa Fe I drove south through Albuquerque and then west.  Shortly I came across a mountain that appeared to have a face.

I had no idea I'd be passing near the Continental Divide in NM.  I really need to study my maps better.

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I tried to have lunch at a western NM McDonald's but it was overrun with high school kids.  Here's why.

I finally crossed into AZ and to Arizonians this is a cloudy day.  Along the way I saw my first ever tumbleweed.

By the time I got to Flagstaff the wind was becoming intense and I struggled to keep my SUV from blowing off the road.  It didn't help having a rooftop cargo carrier filled with camping gear.

 
I finally arrived at the South Rim entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.  A minor traffic jam and I'm in.  Now to find my campsite and set up my tent...in very windy conditions.  Well at least it wasn't raining or after dark.

Distance from Columbus, OH to my campsite: 1930 miles.  Elevation:  7000 ft.




Here's my outdoor workspace.

Up until now I had only set up my tent one time and.in the living room.  

t It took me over an hour to set up in windy conditions.  Little did I know some fellow campers were quite amused by my activities.  So much so they took a picture of me.  I have yet to see the photo.  So I'd like to dedicate this post to Debbie from Portland, TX formerly from OH.  It was nice to meet you and your husband.  Have a great camping summer!