I must be way to busy having fun because I’m way behind posting about life. I really appreciate you all reading and commenting about my time of being a little life lost. I think I’ve refound my mojo. So to catch up this is my travels last week from Point A to Q.
The day after hiking Mountain Palm Canyon I left Anza-Borrego to the south and was shocked to see a rather large wind farm. I am fascinated by their almost sculptural shape but horrified thinking of how many birds and bats they must kill.
I headed to El Centro for groceries before continuing east on I8 for another boondocking site a bit west of Yuma, Arizona off Ogilby Road managed by BLM (Bureau of Land Management). Had heard a lot of boondocking RVers talk and write about this area just east of the Imperial Sandunes. And as I’d never been there, it was time to check it out.
Stayed here three nights mostly enjoying the warmth and sunsets although I did take a short walk to the black mountain. And due to good internet signal got quite a bit of writing done.
No rush to leave Saturday morning but I did forget that I’d loose an hour returning to Arizona. Stopped in Yuma for supplies and the dump and fill tanks thing before heading to my next destination. Funny how I seem to see more birds in parking lots than out in the desert. Any idea who this is peeking at me from a Palo Verde tree?
Then north on US95 past the Yuma Proving Grounds. There’s a lot of military action in the Southwest and sometimes at night they put on quite a light show which I haven’t seen this trip yet. It’s a beautiful drive headed towards Quartzsite with Castle Dome Peak in the distance.
Found a place to park amongst the hordes of RVs and enjoyed a rather noisy sunset.
I decided to brave into Quartzsite Sunday and the closer I got the more RVs were crammed onto the desert. It was bumper to bumper past the RV shows at Tyson Wells where I had no desire to stop. However the main drag was really pretty quite.
Then after the best spent $7 this year on a 20 minute hot shower I explored the quieter Main Even on the northwest end of town and didn’t even buy anything. Although I did consider one of these $20 glass float balls, don’t ask me why.
Back south of town I found a place to park and didn’t wait long for an expected phone call and meet up to lead me into the desert. Good thing I had a guide through this maze of RVs. So you’re probably wondering why I have joined this throng of RVers near Quartzsite. Well, I’ve rendezvoused with a bunch of people who’ve worked at Grand Canyon in the past. Some I knew and others I now know. And we’re just hanging around shooting the shit and enjoying each others company as well as the desert sunsets.
Not sure how long I’ll be here. But I am planning on attending the first ever 2015 Blogger-Fest Quartzsite, Arizona. If you’re in the area stop by.
Where to next? Not sure.
It sounds and looks like you are having a great time. I also quite fancy those glass balls but heaven knows what I would ever do with it!! I do not like crowds, so that stop with so many RV would put me off. Enjoy the blogger fest. Take care Diane
I’m not keen on crowds either but Quartzsite is just like that and I don’t stay long. Looking forward to the Blogger Fest.
Why in the world in the land of so much sun are they killing birds and bats with turbines? That big orange ball can provide for all our needs if we would just throw some R&D into making it inexpensive and .nontoxic. Great shots of the sunrise and sets. So glad you are feeling better. I think everyone is going to the blogfest.
Yea, I don’t get why there isn’t more solar. Must not be enough money in it. I really am looking forward to the Blogger Fest.
Good Morn., to you – I am trying to get over there to share some sharing. Perhaps tomorrow – – depends on schedules
for meeting with a possible contractor, calls from John re endorsements, and the everyday feeding/caring for stray critters
who depend on me. Love the photos, lovely! and SO glad you are enjoying every moment to much to take time to
comment on them – These are the good times.
Love – Berta
I do hope you can come down for a visit. Although I was thinking last night about a trip home and then back out. Good luck with the contractor.
Love all the photos but the first one has so much texture to it that you almost feel like you should reach out and touch it. Of course, that wouldn’t be a good idea even in person as that texture is so prickly.
Thanks. But you’re right, with all that cholla you wouldn’t want to touch.
If any of those balls are recent retrievals, I’d love to see if there’s any Geiger count on them. I was in Quartzite 25 years ago. Looks like it’s more than just the permanent 4 corners it used to be. Peeks my wanderlust. Thanks for posting all your great desert photos. It’s inspiring to see how clean the air is and how clear your photos are. We’ll head out to AB for the spring wildflowers.
Those balls could be knockoffs, but I’ll bet they’d tick. The town has actually built up a little, they have a Dollar Store and Bealls believe it or not.
Glad you’re enjoying the fun and craziness. Tis a sight to behold! Lots of good info and vendors around town. We’ve gone so many times that it’s been nice just enjoying our small Borrego community.
I’ve barely scratched the surface of Q and bought nothing on my RV needs list. Maybe today. I really like that Borrego community.
I used to go over to Quartzite with my sister whose in-laws would come down from Washington in a big RV and park it in Quartzite for 6 months. Honestly — I always wondered why all of those people would pick Q to lounge in for that long. All I can stand is the ten minutes is takes me to get gas on the way to California. And they only reason I get gas there is because it’s way cheaper than Blythe. Q is the ugliest town on earth.
If it weren’t for gathering with friends I’d not camp near Q. There’s so much more beautiful and quiet desert to spend winter in. But I do have a short list of RV needs I’ll take of there. Agreed, it is not a pretty town at all.
What a fun meet up opportunity! Quartzsite is definitely a ‘must see’ phenomonen for any RVer. And those beautiful desert sunsets are gorgeous. Have fun!
Three hours in Q whipped my butt today in more ways than one with the wind blowin’. I’m better off out in the desert. Do love those sunsets.
Amazing sights in this area Gaelyn. Wish I was traveling with you too. 🙂
Me too, you’d like our deserts.
I enjoy your travels. You had quite a lot of variety. Quartzite seems quite crowded.
Dad’s Forest Service pals in the Southwest Region have an annual campout every year in western New Mexico. Sad day when Dad couldn’t go any longer. They had major fun shooting the shit.
In my industry, when you retire or leave, that is the last ever seen of you. Kind of sad really.
Thanks Yogi. Quartzsite is crowded and after this weekend I’ll be moving on from it all.
It is sad that you spend so much time with people worked with, then retire and probably don’t see most of them again.
This has been fun even though I didn’t know everybody here.
I thought you were seeking peace and quiet! I can’t imagine you in the hubbub of all those RV’s! I do love those gorgeous desert shots, though. Glad you’re having fun and finding old friends, Gaelyn.
I’ve experienced a whole lot of peace and quiet in the desert but this was a gathering of a different sort. After the weekend I’ll be moving on from all this hubbub.
I am actually very jealous of this road trip you are on. Just what I need at the moment.
Road trips are good for the soul.