June 8th ~ Four Corners Monument
Four Corners Monument (photo courtesy Wikipedia)
Four Corners quadripoint, is where Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico meet. It is the only point in the United States shared by four states.
We made a brief stop here on the long drive from Colorado back to Southern California.
The challenge is to get a body part into all four states at the same time. We witnessed clever contortionists place a hands in two states, and feet in two states, but Tim and I chose to each straddle two states while holding hands, creating a circle.
Tim and Joanne
Then to change it up, Dick and Karen joined us so that we could each be standing in one of the four states. I am in Arizona, Tim in Utah, Dick in Colorado and Karen in New Mexico.
Joanne, Tim, Dick and Karen
Ahhh, simple games, simple pleasures…
The rest of the drive was pretty stark, bleak, hot and dare I say, boring at times.
The road to???
But there is still extreme beauty to be found if you take the time to look.
Rock formations pop up out of nowhere
Last leg home…
GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful that Tim and I have such a comfortable easy flow in our relationship. Long hours spent together, sometimes watching mind numbing miles upon miles pass us by, can lead to moments of silence, pointing out an interesting vista, or diving off into one of many deep conversations that have led to us solving (almost) all of the worlds problems, lol.
A Note From Abroad 
Your photographs are very lovely, and I have enjoyed following your journey.
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Thank you Jane!
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Great blog!
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Thanks!
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I’ve always wanted to visit the four corners.
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Mike, the four corners is more a “pass through” spot, and not really a destination IMHO, but I’m glad we finally got to see it.
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Oh my, the four corners monument has changed since I saw it last, then it dawns on me that despite having lived in Colorado, been through Utah to Arizona many times to see family in Phoenix, I’d not been back since my daughter was in diapers and she’s 48 now. Thank you for sharing that.
My husband is my favorite travel partner as well and my goodness if you two have solved almost all the worlds problems, between the four us we wouldn’t have any problems. lol
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I’ll bet the Four Corners area has changed in the past 48 years. Solving the worlds problems is getting more challenging every day though, so I don’t think we will run out of conversation starters for a while, lol.
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Afraid so.
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thanks for another vacation
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Our pleasure having you following along with us ❤️
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What fun! Haven’t been here yet. Just finished a great road trip with some of my family. You’re invited to read about it on my blog: bluerockhorses.com The Post is dated June 14, 2018, “Don’t day Small, Say Intimate” 😊
Blue Rock Horses Frederick County, Virginia bluerockhorses.com
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I’ll check it out!
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Please do, and thank YOU!. 🙂
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The four corners spot is rather neat and made me wonder if someone committed a crime nearby and a cop arrived to arrest him and he “jumped” into another state would that cop from the first state still have jurisdiction over him? Or if a woman laid on that spot and gave birth which state would the baby be considered born in? What fun mind puzzles that spot provides! Glad you made it home safely (even if it was boring)!
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HaHa, Tracy, I loved your possible scenarios! Great questions to ponder.
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You all look like you were having fun. Good post, especially the gratitude moment!
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We always have a good time when out exploring, especially when we can share moments with dear friends. Ending each post with a gratitude moment helps me acknowledge just how blessed we are and to more fully appreciate the life we are living.
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Love that leftover volcano stump. 😀
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Those rocks certainly made the landscape more interesting.
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Thanks for sharing. This is a great time of life!
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We think so too!
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One day I would visit this amazing place.. Excellent article ..really enjoyed it a lot ♥️
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It was worth a short stop to see this unique place in our country where four states come together.
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What a great journey and some great pics as well
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Thank you! Can’t wait to hit the road again.
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