Bisbee and Tombstone

Brewery in Whiskey Gulch

We had a 2 hour drive to Bisbee this morning so we couldn't waste any time.  We left at 8 after a quick breakfast.  The drive was uneventful, just our usual chatter.  We found parking easily and enjoyed going in just about every shop on the main street.  Everyone has been on a quest for jewelry this trip.  Karen was the only one who bought in Bisbee though.  We visited the Copper Queen Hotel, and walked up Whiskey Gulch.  That's where all the saloons and brothels were.  A lady made a glass bead while we watched and now we are all experts in bead making from recycled stained glass.  We had a good lunch at a café/bar.  Karen and Jean tried a deep fried hamburger.  It had topping on it and pinched shut in a bun or bread and fried.  I went with a Greek salad.

Lavender Mine

After lunch we drove to the Lavender Mine for photos and tried to find the Motel comprised of classic RV's but even with our waitresses directions and my phone directions, it was not where they said.  Later Carole said they had been and it was right there, but we were running late going to Tombstone so we just headed on up the road.

 

Historic Tombstone

Everyone really enjoyed Tombstone.  It was their annual Colorado Days and lots of people were strolling the sidewalks in period dress and Jean and Karen got several photos.  Once again we spent our share of time in the shops.  Karen was on a mission to get a pendant and bracelet to match a ring she bought and she left with what she wanted and Jean found a few more baubles and I found a bracelet and a couple of Christmas gifts.  So we did our part to stimulate the economy.  I looked for new throws for my new couch but no luck.

 

Jean and Karen on the stagecoach

Karen and Jean took a short stagecoach tour of Tombstone while I scoped out the shops.  We had gelato as we strolled and the sun was out and it was a great day.  On the way out of town we stopped at the Boot Hill Cemetery and bought a few post cards.  On the drive back to Tucson the moon was full and the sky so pretty.  We took some photos but they never do justice.

 

Carole had beef stew ready for us when we got home.  They had already eaten since it was about 7 but it was delicious with the cornbread.  Jean got her stuff packed and ready to go and I worked on the computer and Karen went to bed.  Those of us who stayed awake watched some TV and called it a night since we had to be up at 4:15 to take Jean to the airport.