The trip east from Ash Fork, AZ brought about one rainstorm after another, and I mean thunder and lightning type storms. San Diego typically does not present many rainstorms, and if so, they are usually an intermittent drizzling experience for the most part. Since I had literally upgraded my text phone to a smart phone (Samsung Galaxy Note 2 which is great for bloggers) days before I left, I was able to snap photos of breath-taking cloud formations with ease. I figured I should be somewhat prepared for any magic to unfold on this trip, even if I was going to be in the car a great deal.
Our first night was spent in Flagstaff at the Motel 6. I can not tell you how relieved we were to find out that not only did their pet friendly policy stipulate no charges per pet as long as they remained quiet and contained, but we also found out that 5 pets was the maximum number tolerated. It was clearly another sign that all was well and we were being looked after, all of us.