Across the plains to the desert

The drive across the plains, unexpectedly, turned out not to be tedious at all. It didn't take long - 2 days of driving for 7 or 8 hours & there was always something of interest to look at. It wasn't the bleak expanse we had been led to believe. we got excited at seeing cotton fields & "nodding donkeys" & could only marvel at the number of churches. Texas brought the bizarre wonder of Cadillac Ranch & we passed through Amarillo & didn't even have to ask the way! The dramatic wild desert landscapes began in New Mexico & continued through Colorado, Arizona & Utah. The "Westerns" fan in the party was thrilled to recognise the backdrops for all those old movies.