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LeftInTX

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29. Milwaukee, WI

Mon Oct 14, 2024, 10:43 AM

Oct 2024

I was with two friends who hadn't "been anywhere", who wanted to "go somewhere". I would have preferred Colorado. But they wanted to see "cactus" etc.

Fortunately, we were in northern AZ (Oak Creek Canyon) and stayed at a very nice private campground. The restrooms and showers were all indoors and nice. The campground was run by a couple of eccentric artists. It also had a very nice pool. The weather wasn't bad either. Considering that the year was 1977 and no internet, at least my friend picked a good campground!

One of my friends got a crush on the husband of one of the owners. It was weird, she was actively flirting with him etc. I couldn't believe she was doing that. She was one those "good Catholic girls", who never did anything exciting. I couldn't wait to leave.

We also took a side trip to Phoenix, where my friends became enamored with Scientology and Wendy's Hamburgers. That was another weird thing.

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What was Your First Big Vacation on Your Own (or w friends) and not... [View all] electric_blue68 Oct 2024 OP

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Glad you had such experience! elleng Oct 2024 #8

Ty! I hope you find it! So peole paid this group of teachers to run this trip? electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #10

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Ok, then. 👍 That was kind of inventive! electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #17

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Woooahh.. electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #9

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I got suckered into going to Arizona with some friends because they needed another driver. LeftInTX Oct 2024 #4

If you were in Independence, Missouri going to AZ where did you start from? electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #14

Milwaukee, WI LeftInTX Oct 2024 #29

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OMG!!! I would have called my dad! LeftInTX Oct 2024 #6

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Oh...Look at that headline and photos!... electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #24

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Very interesting stories of NYC, DC and The South in your family!. electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #45

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