Sunday May 4th on the road for about 51/2 hrs. Casita pulls easily, no swaying. Walnut Canyon trails were closed due to a small avalanche of rocks, very dispointed as I had really wanted to hike in the ruins. First night camped at Sunset Crater Monument, very nice little camp ground near visitors center. Woodsy, towards the crater, are hundreds of acres of lava rock fields, strange to see in the forest. We bought a pass to all national parks and campgrounds for $10 as Joe is 62. This gives us free access to parks and half off camping, amazing. Gas prices are $3.45 in Arizona.

Monday May5
Leisure morning, on the road by 9am head up 89 to tuba City and through National Monument, crossed into Utah at Mexican Hat. Gas now $365. Camped at Gooseneck state park. No services, amazing views of formations made by San Juan river in the shape of goosenecks. Views in all directions and eerily quiet. Heard an owl last night and big starry sky.