We are still in AZ. Near the town of Lake Havasu City. The lake is formed by the Colorado river. Lake Havasu city's claim to fame is that London Bridge is here. Rember the "London bridge is falling down" ditty? It's that London bridge. The bridge was built so long ago (1831) that automobiles weren't considered in the design. It was sinking at a rate of 1 inch every 8 years. In 1967 the City of London put the bridge up for sale. In 1968 the developer and city founder of Lake Havasu City bought it. (2.46 mil) Each block was numbered and the bridge was disassembled. The blocks were shipped through the Panama Canal and then trucked from Long Beach. The bridge was put back together like a puzzle and rededicated on Oct. 10 1971. The total cost was $5.1 mil. We ate a very good meal at the bridge. Of all the places we have ever been, this is one of them. We are here for 2 nights.
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Interesting history, who knew! Nice glass for your beer, I prefer a darker brew. Cold wave is here, 36 this am,40 for a high, rain, sleet and or snow predicted. Have a nice visit
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