Off we went to Monument Valley the next day. Now I have seen quite a lot of the country and Monument Valley has to be my favorite place in all the world (so far) anyways. We saw the Valley on horseback. The quiet and the beauty was just incredible! This had to be the highlight of the trip! Now Arizona is so diverse. You go from desert, to mountains, to forests…crazy state, but worth the visit. I would go back to Monument Vally in a heartbeat!

  Since then I have been back to Vegas a couple of times. I saw a couple shows which are defiantly worth the money and something you wont capture any place else.

  July fourth this year was spent in NYC. I have driven though New York but never got to stop to see the city. I loved it there. First place we went was Ground Zero. I was an emotional wreck to see this place of such horror not so long ago. It tore me apart to feel the sorrow that had taken place there. I just don’t know how the other buildings around the towers survived such an act with out falling themselves. Emotional is how I would explain this place, and a place not one of us will ever forget. Our next stop was Time Square. I always thought this place was bigger. On TV it looks bigger anyways…lol..we had fun there in the rain with all the lights and activities, very busy spot. Off we went to see the Statue of Liberty. Now the first glance brought me to tears. It was emotional for me in alot of ways, first of all for what she represents and second because my son joined the Navy and was in boot camp at this time. This fourth of July was very special for me. This grand city I would go back to and hope to one day soon!

  This August I went to Chicago to witness my sons graduation from the Navy. I loved it there, so beautiful the city was. The buildings are amazing, the architecture was so different from any other place. Some buildings were round, others triangular. Others just very tall. The city was very clean and the people were friendly. Lots to do in Chicago and lots to see. Graduation is something that was engraved into my heart and soul. I am so proud of my son!

  Next year I want to go to Alaska on a cruise. I am not sure if I will make it or not, but for now that’s the plan. I want to see the glaciers before they all melt!

   I have been blessed to be able to see all these places and the culture of these people and the way they all live. That is why I love to travel, to see how others live compared to me. My goal is to see the world and I am doing it one piece at a time!