Days 4 - 6

As we continued our trip I noticed that my GPS shows that the elevation has climbed very gradually from about 500' above sea level to 7000' near the Petrified Forrest. Also we have noticed that the wind outside has gradually increased too. Day 4 we had winds in the 40 mph range, today we have winds around 40 gusting to 60 mph, velocities that I am used to only seeing in thunder storms at home. Surprisingly driving has been buffeting at times but without the control problems that other campers are reporting and I have experienced in the past. Now I am glad that we have a fifth wheel trailer and not a bumper pull or a motor home style. The hitch being over the rear axle limits or removes the sway effect very well. This evening we had planned to stay in Flagstaff but stayed longer at the Petrified Forrest than planned so we are staying near it. Turns out the Interstate is closed between here and Flagstaff due to the winds, so it worked out fine. The only notable stop during this period was the Petrified Forrest.
I now realize that this blog should be called the Road to Alaska, with a different one for Alaska itself. I may try to change it, but since everyone now realizes this, probably won't. Tomorrow we will go to Flagstaff and probably take the rest of the day off for cleaning and rest. Then on Tuesday we will spend most of the day in the Canyon.