I’m going to be sharing some of posts from our most recent road trip a bit out of order. This stop was about midway through the trip but it was very very special and I could hardly wait to get home, edit my photos and write it all down.
Making our way through Arizona, I started to recognize some scenery when it occurred to me that we were here with my family last year. Two days before my wedding four carloads full of
I don’t know who spotted it first but it ended up that all four carloads of folks slammed on their brakes and quickly turned left into the parking lot of this bright pink motel. Eighteen of us in total poked around the property. At the time it was pretty sealed up. Windows were boarded, not broken, and all the doors still locked. Still, it was a great photo opportunity and a fun experience.
We were a
I was shocked to see how much damage the property had sustained in such a short amount of time. Just over one year had passed and it was pretty well destroyed. Windows were busted. One room was even completely full of trash bags as someone had clearly been dumping on the property. We got to see so much more of the motel this time around because vandals ha
To the right of the main section of the motel
“Carolyn 2018”
Y’all. That’s my mom. Literally, she wrote that.
I screeched “Jeff! Did you give my mom a marker when we were here?!” Tears streamed down my face. Suddenly it all came rushing back to me. I could see her writing it. A moment nearly completely
After this, there wasn’t a single moment that could top it. Anytime Jeff would ask “what’s been your favorite part of the trip so far?” my answer was “finding my mom.”
The motel is in three main chunks. The first time, with my family, we only explored one section. This visit we wandered through an empty lot to the second. It was a lot less damaged. Windows still intact, doors locked. Still, we walked the perimeter searching for photos to take.
The third section has a pool. I didn’t know this until I was lurking the property on Google Earth. Guess I need to go back…
Behind one of the last rows of
I hope to get back someday and explore the area a little further. I really wanna see the pool. Who knows, maybe we’ll end up there on accident again in another couple years. xoxo
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I wasn’t going to read this post but something told me to & I am happy I did b/c you found your mommy. That is a moment you will forever remember. You mommy keeps an eye on you always. ((HUGS)).
I love this. Thanks for the fiver, mama!! <3
This post made me both sob and smile. ❤️
I just HAD to comment to say I was already loving the pink and blue vibes of this amazing motel and then BAM, your mom’s name! The way you told the story was like I was right there with you. Thank you for sharing this incredible moment, it’s so lovely. x
This is amazing, not only is it an awesome place but finding the little vandalism from your mum is really sweet too
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