Full moon set at sunrise over the Weaver Mountains Yarnell AZ
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve had a bout of diverticulitis so I forget how long it takes for recovery. It’s not really something that ever goes away completely. Bumps, pockets, or polyps on the inside walls of my intestines catch food, rot and infect. At least that’s what some medical people think. I joke about an organic strawberry seed. Thank goodness for kick-ass antibiotics which I’d prefer not to take and probiotics to balance my flora.
Been mooch-docking since I left the North Rim October 17th complete with electricity. Getting spoiled. I spent days in Kanab, then days at Lone Rock beach off grid, and finally headed “home” to Yarnell where I parked in dear Berta’s driveway for over a week as seen above.
It’s not like me to be so lazy. Did get a bunch of 2018 calendars shipped off and have more if you didn’t get one yet. I have labeled literally 1000s of photos and am still way behind back in February. Yet I’ve barely taken any photos other than the B&W challenge that’s been going around on FB. Just when I thought I was feeling better and started to make a plan to roll I realized I wasn’t 100% yet.
Sunset at Berta’s
Plan? What plan? Every time I’ve made a plan for this fall it goes away. I have no plan! That’s OK, and scary too, especially for a planner like me. But I have tanks to dump.
Sunset Burro Creek
So after a few chores in town yesterday I took a slow drive to Burro Creek campground off US93 near Nothing, Arizona. I’ve driven through this BLM camp but never stayed. They have a dump station to justify paying my half-off of $7/night. And maybe I’ll get lucky and find some interesting rock.
From here I’m going to Kelso Dunes in the Mojave National Preserve. I hesitate to plan beyond that but am thinking of US395 in the Owens Valley and meeting up with a friend at Alabama Hills.
As a diverticulitis sufferer I know exactly how you feel! That sunset is spectacular. Stay well now that you are on the mend. Take care Diane
Thanks Diane. Doing much better.
Sunset at Burro Creek – magical!
Was a pretty place.
Its amazing how many people have this problem and I am one of them Gaelyn. Like you I think I am due for a visit to the hospital for a checkup. Glad you are on the mend, so take care. Love all your travel posts.
A large population, in this country, suffer from this. I think it’s the food we are forced to eat. Feeling better. Should be posting about travels soon.
I hope that you get better soon!! What a bummer.
Am feeling much better thanks.
Do you have a Verizon signal at Burro Creek? When we were there in 2013 it was a dead zone.
Hope you continue to feel better so you can enjoy your time in Mojave and the Alabama Hills.
No signal at all. Getting some at Kelso Dunes.
So glad to hear you are feeling well enough to move on:) Hope it is all uphill now! Do try to get to the Alabama Hills again. So much fun!!
Definitely feeling better. Finally. Should be at the hills Sunday.
Oh Gaelyn, I didn’t realize you were ill. Glad you’re on the way to recovery ! Hugs Jo
Thanks Jo. Finally feeling better.
Glad you are able to be on the road again. Stay well and enjoy your travels!
Thanks Barb.
So sorry you have been feeling so bum! Hope now it’s settled and you can have a fun winter and come to Q. Hope our weather allows us to go we are getting everything ready. I do want a calendar but just go tied up and haven’t sent $ yet. Hold one out for us for sure.
Happy travels😀 ☀️
Think I’m recovered and do plan to be in Q in January. Hope you do too. There is a calendar with your name on it.