miscellanea

I didn't do anything of note today, but it's ok because I doubt this will be my last encounter with Flagstaff :) Here is a list of thoughts instead:

• I'm really enjoying Ska Brewing Co.'s Pinstripe Red Ale from Durango. Delicious.

• A lot of trains go through Flagstaff. The place I'm staying is painfully close to the train station. Even though they are noisy all night, I still like seeing them.

• This morning I went to Macy's European Coffee House. Tomorrow I will try out Flagstaff Coffee Company, which moonlights as Flagstaff Brewing Company (actually, it's probably the other way around).

• I have seen at least five Race Across America participants since I've been out west. Each cyclist is followed by a decaled mini van that blocks cars and uses a loudspeaker to give him or her directions.

• I bought a Sigg bottle at Mountain Sports downtown. It's my first souvenir of my trip and a useful one at that! Especially now that the older Nalgenes are of questionable safety.

• Looking at backpacks (habit), I was reminded how much I love my new Gregory Jade 50. It has been perfect for me so far and I can't wait to try it out on some other trips.

• I stood on a corner in Winslow, Arizona. It wasn't everything I dreamed it would be, but it was approximately what I expected. An important part of my personal narrative, regardless.

• SILS is going roller skating! I'm sorry that I will miss it, especially since I've never been roller skating before. Jen and Erin are being awesome social chairs in my absence. I might have to fight to get my spot back in July! That would be an entertaining social event in itself.

• My dad picked up his new car! Congrats! And Mom and Dad, if you are reading this, take some pictures with a real camera and send them to me so I can show people :) Here's a phone photo for now. Yes, it's a real car.