I keep talking about this 12-day Road Trip we just took, but where did we go? How long did we stay? Before I get into the intricate details of all the adventures, it’s time to answer those basic questions.
Here is the route we took:
You can click on that photo to read my chicken-scratches. No, it’s not drawn to scale. Yes, the roads to and from the different locations were much curvier and more exciting than they appear. 
We chose a path that never crossed itself once, and seeing new scenery out and back was a treat.
So, here is the Anatomy of the Road Trip, each leg of the 12-day tour described:
- On May 3rd, we left our home and headed south to Pagosa Springs, CO. We overnighted in a Hot Springs Resort.
- That next morning, we drove to the Grand Canyon and camped there for two nights.
- Then, we drove to California, where we stayed for two nights in Carlsbad and then three nights in a hotel on the beach in Pacific Beach.
- From there, we ventured eastward to Flagstaff for two nights before staying the night in Santa Fe.
- On May 14th, we headed home.
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Now there’s a map I can follow!
For your benefit, I didn’t put the elevation change on there.