Fall Break 2010
We just returned from a long weekend of Fall Break fun. Our trip started Sunday morning as we drove to Clarkdale to catch the Verde Valley Railroad. It was a great trip and the girls really enjoyed the scenery, free snacks, and watching the lady behind us sleep the whole time. That evening, we bagged out on our reserved bed and breakfast in favor of a Comfort Inn. After checking in, we drove to Jerome to have dinner at the Haunted Hamburger where Lauren was captivated by the ghost stories. Needless to say, the Comfort Inn left us all with little sleep and sore necks!
Monday morning, we made the short drive to Camp Verde where we spent the day at Out of Africa. It was a warm day, maybe a little too warm for us, but we had a great time seeing all of the exotic animals. We began with a self-guided tour that included the nastiest Hyena I have ever seen. Later, we watched the Tiger Splash show where we got to see two Bengal Tigers attack dummies – it was humbling to see the incredible power these animals have.
We then boarded a Unimog for a semi-private tour that included zebras, camels, giraffes, and ostriches. From the vehicle, the girls were able to hand feed most of the animals and it was quite an experience. That night, we headed to Prescott where we stayed at the famous St. Michael’s Hotel. This hotel was built in 1910 and is, for the most part, unchanged. We all enjoyed the original Otis elevator complete with a caged door and old buttons. In the morning we had breakfast and then took a walk around the Courthouse lawn. It was a great trip although we all wished we could have stayed a little longer.
