Oatman, AZ

We were pleased to learn that my nephew Brian and his family were visiting the in-laws in Kingman, Arizona. Since it was only a 75 mile drive we went for a visit. We drove to the old mining, now tourist, town of Oatman to show Hayden the donkeys.

Jennifer helped Hayden feed this donkey. He wasn't too sure about them.

Hayden did enjoy watching the kettlecorn being made.

Since it was Sunday, we strolled the streets with lots of other tourists.

Hayden did not care much about the motorcycles lining the streets but he was interested in this old tractor.

At noon we got to watch the daily gunfight. I think they were arguing over a bag of gold.

Jennifer's father Tim, Hayden, Brian, and Jennifer kept their distance while Hayden kept his ears covered.

There are some young donkeys in the crowd and Leon checked on this one.

I was busy feeding carrots to another donkey.

It was nice traveling through the mountains on the mother road, route 66, with someone who had lived in the area when it was the main highway. We learned a lot about what had been in the area.

Brian, Hayden, and I could not wait to leap out of the car to check on this rattlenake that had just crossed the road. I think he heard us coming and got coiled just in case.

Back in Kingman I got to meet my youngest nephew Patrick who stayed home and napped while we had our excursion.

Hayden was pleased to ride his new tricycle in the back yard.