Kingman, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
I left Kingman this morning about 8:00 a.m. and drove the 189 miles to Phoenix.The countryside looks much the same as from Las Vegas to Kingman with two definite exceptions.
Beginning at Wikieup, AZ, I began noticing this Saguaro cactus plant. I understand this cactus only grows in the southern region of Arizona and nowhere else on earth. Their appearance was quite dramatic against the rather bleak desert landscape.
About 100 miles or so beyond Wikieup, Highway 93 becomes the Joshua Forest Parkway with the appearance of Joshua Trees.
I arrived in Phoenix about noon and went immediately to Phoenix Municipal Stadium, home of the Oakland A's spring training games.
I purchased my ticket online in January and had a great seat, row 8 behind home plate. It turns out that the game was sold out (8,500 attendance); the only time this season. The weather was perfect, 72 degrees, clear skies.
The A's played the Anaheim Angels and the game was not even close. Final score Angels 10, A's 3.
Angels highlight: 16 hits, 11 of which were for extra bases.
A's highlight: homerun by Andy LaRoche.
Fan highlight: Foul ball caught by guy in wheelchair.
Here are several photos taken from my seat.
This photo was taken from the left field bleachers.
In my effort to try the local cuisine whenever I travel, I had dinner at Bill Johnson's Big Apple "Arizona Cookin' done right." This is a fun place with great service, great atmosphere, and good food.
This is a cowboy-type steak house with huge portions. Last night's special was all-you-can-eat barbeque ribs and tonight's special all-you-can-eat fried cod.
I chose the 10 oz. prime rib dinner (see photo below). Also available are the 15 oz. and 20 oz. prime rib dinners.
I drove around the downtown area of Phoenix for about 30 minutes to get a feel for the area and then checked into my motel room at Econo Lodge near the A's ballpark.
Tomorrow it's Scottsdale and a Giants vs. Reds game. GO GIANTS!
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