Phoenix, here we are.

Well, we finally made it into Phoenix, AZ. After fighting the ice through Texas, driving late into the night through New Mexico and being stopped for a good 90 minutes in phantom construction zones in Arizona, we arrived safely at our hotel here in Phoenix. 1058, that's what the trip odometer read as we parked our rental car to unload.

After unpacking a little and getting our camera batteries charging we decided to head to the Sun devil media registration to pick up our credentials for the game. Unfortunately this meant driving across town. With the help of Google Earth and a Pocket PC we were able to navigate down unfamiliar streets, only having to turn around a few time. (Phoenix likes to hide its street and business signs behind trees and shrubs.) Fortunately we made it to the registration 30 minutes before closing time. After getting our custom "photo id" photo credential, parking pass and a lovely Insight Bowl leather organizer we are now ready to cover the OSU vs Indiana Football game on new years eve.