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Feeling Squirrely

Spermophilus variegates
This Rock Squirrel, not even a foot from the well traveled Bright Angel Point Trail, was so engrossed with the new growth on the White Fir, yet many visitors passed it by unnoticed. The largest of any Grand Canyon ground squirrels commonly found on the South and North Rims, and also the most enterprising of beggars more so on the South.

My squirrelyness is taking off to Flagstaff for my three days off and meeting my dear friend Berta so we can explore the town and surrounding area while being squirrely.
AZ, Flagstaff, road trip, squirrel 11 Comments

Cameron Trading Post Arizona

Hello all from the Cameron Trading Post, where the sun finally shined today.

I visited Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments today. Took hundreds of pics.

Unfortunately, the WIFI I’m using will disapear as soon as I move across the street to camp. Oh well. I’ll post it all later.

Tomorrow Kanab Utah.

Have a great weekend.

Arizona, Cameron Trading Post, road trip, RV 7 Comments

Truck Camper

Ready to leave Yarnell
I left Monday and drove to Quartzsite where my friend Ron showed me the truck camper. Haggled very little with the owner and bought it for $450. Put the four corner jacks on with Ron’s assistance then took a break because the temperature was about 90 F and there was no shade.

Ron and new camper
Got an early start Tuesday morning and easily switched the camper onto my truck. Then started the refrigerator and moved my camping supplies in. The old out of date propane tank had to be switched for a current model.

Camper has all the amenities
Wednesday morning I was ready to hit the road. Put a little water in the camper’s tank but couldn’t get the pump to prime and have to buy a new faucet. Later. I just wanted to get out in the desert. Ron decided not to join me.

Even a bathroom, if you fit
I stopped in Brenda to visit Karen and Jim of FabGrandma plus show off the camper. Then because I lacked groceries on board went to the Cactus Café for an early dinner. I had just placed my order, when in walked Karen and Jim. So we extended our visit.

Kofa Mountains south from camp
When I left there at 4pm I wanted to find a nearby place to park for the night so drove out Vicksburg Road and found a nice camp about two miles beyond pavement on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) desert.

No people about, just me and the desert. The delightful soft sounds of wind and birds interrupted only once by the distant peal of a train whistle.

Sunset over the Plomosa Mountains
After sunset I built a very small fire.

Campfire fun
And after the fire burned out I watched the stars increase to fill the darkening sky. (Tried for a photo with no luck.) As Orion the great Greek hunter ambled towards the south Ursa Major, the Great Bear, slowly crept up behind from the north.

Sunrise over the Harcuvar Mountains
After a deep and restful sleep I reassessed the budget then rethought taking a journey farther from home.

Ocotillo
Instead, I hung out to absorb the desert morning.

LWF – Little White Flowers
Anybody know what these are? I really need a better desert guide.

Scalloped Phacelia
It was warm enough to wear a skirt and sleeveless top.

Snakeweed
Yet as the temperature rose, I followed the road home…

Highway 89 to Yarnell
…to a cooler elevation.

Home to unpack
I’m very happy with the new camper. The queen bed is comfortable. Fridge works and the tiny freezer made ice. Stove lit and the stove-top espresso pot bought at a thrift store works well. Bathroom is small but adequate. And once I get the water system working, I can even take a Hot shower. Can’t get much better than that!Until the next road trip.
Arizona, road trip, RV 24 Comments

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