Raining and 56 degrees in the middle of Arizona!

The petrified forest is amazing! The petrified logs and trees look like rocks! They are many different colors from blue to red. It is a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget!!! :) -Emma We actually spent more time there then we thought we would. It was actually fairly fascinating for all of us even though because of all of our years of geology and rock teaching from Michael's dad John we have seen tons of petrified wood. Well worth the visit! - Carr...

Made it through Tehachapi with no issues. Temperatures were lower than expected at mid to high 90s rather than 100s. Got in around 10:30. No one killed anyone else so the first day can be considered a success!

Short stop in Lodi for a grandparent fix. Monie and Papa met us for Costco hotdogs!

Started off on our U.S. adventure today! Everyone is electroniced up for the long day of traveling from Chico, CA to Needles, CA.