Feb
11
2012

That Perfect Photographic Moment

(Add / View Comments) (0)Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 04:01:23 pm
(Posted Under: Photography, Travel, Valentines Weekend 2012)
When you're constantly on the lookout for the perfect photographic moment, you're sometimes lucky enough to find it...

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Generally you know you've found it, even before you've looked down the lens. I live for those moments.

For what it's worth, this has had no Photoshop treatment. Aside from some slight post shoot darkening, it is the original photo as shot.
Feb
11
2012

Bisbee

(Add / View Comments) (0)PhotosSaturday, February 11, 2012 - 03:55:54 pm
(Posted Under: Travel, Instagram Instagram, Valentines Weekend 2012)
After some brief downtown at the hotel, we were back on the road. Now headed to Bisbee. This meant driving through the center of Tombstone, which gave us our first look at the town. Driving past Boot Hill and the OK Corral was a bit too much, and it wasn't long before we had to make a right and take a short trip through the historic part of the town. The desire to be able to get out and look around was high for both of us. But we had to stick with our plan. We could do this tomorrow.

Bisbee was another 25 minutes south, towards the Mexican border. Very glad we included this town in our trip. Not knowing much about Bisbee, my first impression was that it was a lot like Jerome. But bigger. And although I think Jerome is great, I have to say I liked Bisbee a lot more.

Our only plan for Bisbee had been to see the historic Copper Queen Hotel, and check out the After 5 Art Walk. After a quick drive through the town, we parked and started exploring on foot. Thankfully being on the other side of winter, the sunlight held out for longer than I expected, which gave us a good amount of time check out the town despite how late it was.

The Art Walk wasn't as much of something as we'd expected, which was fine, there was no shortage of things to see around town.

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We hadn't eaten much all day, and by the time it was getting dark, that, combined with the long day was starting to take it's toll. Where to eat was a bit of a dilemma, as the Mexican place that we'd discussed didn't look like it fitted the bill for us. But I had a strong feeling about the Copper Queen. Was a fitting choice. We headed over there, and made a reservation for the restaurant. While waiting, we checked out the saloon, and discovered they served food. Although the idea of having a fancy meal would tie in perfect with the Valentine's Day aspect of the trip, however immediately on walking into the saloon we both knew where we should eat. Katie ordered, while I went and canceled our restaurant reservation. There was no doubt that we had just arranged for a perfect night. You've got to love when things come together like that.

The historic hotel was, not surprisingly, very reminiscent of the Congress. Very cool looking. And interestingly, has never closed since 1902, making it the longest running continually operating Hotel in Arizona. It was, for many reasons, the obvious choice for dinner, and made for a great end for a long and tiring, but awesome day.
Feb
11
2012

Lookout Lodge

(Add / View Comments) (0)PhotosSaturday, February 11, 2012 - 03:05:40 pm
(Posted Under: Travel, Valentines Weekend 2012)
Amazingly we've made it to Tombstone. Numerous diversions later and hours later. 3pm to be exact. So much for that planned 11:30am arrival. But it's all good.

We hit our hotel right after pulling into town, just pass the Holiday Inn Express. On passing that and pulling into ours, I had a moment where I thought we'd made the wrong call, going for the cheaper one. My mind was put to rest once we actually got to our room. The room is really cool, with saloon doors on the bathroom, and Spanish tile. Sweet.

But the really amazing part of it is the view. There's a reason why it's called Lookout Lodge. [wink]

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Feb
11
2012

Milos

Dos Diversions On The Way To Tombstone

(Add / View Comments) (0)Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 02:17:04 pm
(Posted Under: Travel, Instagram Instagram, Valentines Weekend 2012)
The great thing about taking time out the night before to etch out a plan, is the ability to completely go off the script the following day. It's how we roll. If we'd stuck with out plan, we would have been in Tombstone between 11 and 11:30 this morning. By 1pm, we were still out on the other side on Benson at the The Thing?

A quick Google searched informed us that we were only 18 minutes out of Wilcox. When we'd put this trip together, I wanted to go through Wilcox, particularly to see Milos, however it was quickly determined that it wasn't really a feasible option. It was just a little too far out of the way, and would have to wait for the next Southern Arizona road trip. However, although now that we were almost 2 hours behind our original schedule, being 18 minutes away made it tempting. I made the executive decision to do it.

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Sometimes you've just got to go that extra mile (or 20) to pick up a 6 pack. Absolutely worth it.
Feb
11
2012

That's Where We'll Meet

(Add / View Comments) (0)Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 11:51:23 am
(Posted Under: Travel, Music Music, This Desert Life This Desert Life, Instagram Instagram, Valentines Weekend 2012)
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Our second diversion for the weekend, after a jaunt around Tucson for gas. Santa Maria Street in Tucson. We're already behind schedule, but this had to be done, even if it was out of the way somewhat.

Now, on to Tombstone...
Feb
11
2012

And So Begins The Valentines Day / Arizona Centenial Weekend

(Add / View Comments) (0)Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 11:30:09 am
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It's going to be a hell of a weekend. Up at 6, out of the door at 7:30.

Nice drive down south this morning. Our first diversion was the obligatory stop at the Picasco Peak travel plaza. Our planned hour there blew out to .... Not a surprise to either of us.

Onward to Tucson!

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