Welcome to Prescott, AZ - our first fuel and food stop.

arrival on 21 left main terminal

This place certainly has the feel of a small town airport. The single FBO is housed in a little prefab trailer, replete with pleather recliners and faux wood panelling. The tiny airport cafe has an aviation-themed decorative motif (natch): model airplanes hang from the ceiling and posters and other paraphernalia are everywhere else. The effect is dizzying and combined with the rows of formica tables and booths, the effect somewhat claustrophobic. But like many of the airports we visit, the people are incredibly friendly and the food hearty.

Monte Cristo @ Susie's Model planes @ Susie's this one made by 4-year-old Pearl

Odd sighting: woman exiting the terminal as we arrive was wearing a pair of athletic-looking shoes, the heels of which were attached to the rest of the shoe solely by way of what could only be described as an old-fashioned bed spring. If only I had the camera out and ready…