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road trip day one

(Internet access wasn’t an issue on the road…..forgetting my laptop was 🙂
Day one we head for Gila Bend. I’ve been through before but never stopped to photograph the funky hotel.

The Space Age Lodge in Gila Bend, AZ
The Space Age Lodge in Gila Bend, AZ

Space Age Lodge, Gila Bend, AZ
Space Age Lodge, Gila Bend, AZ

So…what’s in Gila Bend besides the hotel? There are several petroglyph sites including the area pictured below called Painted Rocks. Imagine a pile of boulders with almost every one being covered with rock art. Very cool!
Painted Rocks in Gila Bend, AZ
Painted Rocks in Gila Bend, AZ

Painted Rocks, Gila Bend, AZ
Painted Rocks, Gila Bend, AZ

Next stop is our Bed and Breakfast in Ajo. Having no clue what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised to see this charming historic cottage. The owner, Mike, has run his Guest House Inn for over 20 years. More about it tomorrow.
Guest House Inn, Ajo, AZ
Guest House Inn, Ajo, AZ

After checking in, we hurried out to find food before the town closed down for the night.
After a scrumptious mexican meal, we photographed the town’s historic plaza and mission.
Mission in Ajo, Arizona
Mission in Ajo, Arizona