The Drive

We flee the 110 degree, Tucson heat, headed for the higher elevation of the White Mountains in general and Pinetop, specifically.  Great views along the way including.....

....the descent into the Salt River Canyon.  Gotta keep your eyes on this serpentine road if you are the driver.

There's the Salt River to the right.

Beautiful red rock formations.  We gain elevation and the scenery.....

.....changes.  We're in a world of spruce, aspens and other tall trees.

We arrive at our rental, which surprisingly, we were able to pick up at the last minute.  This will be our home for about a week as we explore the area. The elevation here is almost 7000'.