The story goes that a land developer wanted to build a town in the middle of the desert. Once he got the idea off the ground and it was progressing he wanted to add a feature that would be the center piece of the city and bring more people to visit and stay. Since the rumors (wink,wink) of the Brooklyn Bridge being for sale were unfounded he heard about the London Bridge. It was an all granite structure that was disassembled in England and put up for sale. Robert McCulloch placed the winning bid and moved it to Lake Havasu City and the rest is history or relocated history. The bridge is now the second most visited attraction in Arizona after the Grand Canyon!
We walked down by the bridge through the English Village where all things touristy are for sale. Took our obligatory pictures and went on a boat ride on Lake Havasu. The lake is a boating mecca and the parade of boats in what is now considered the shoulder season was non-stop. Boat races are held on the lake and other events are scheduled around the year that keeps people coming to this man made oasis in the Arizona desert.
Our next stop will be in Death Valley. We will find a place in Nevada for a night or two and continue our adventure. So I will sign off now from our home near the London Bridge (NOT in London) because......
Home is where we park it,
Frank and Mary
Now I’ve gotta go check for new pix!
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