because I can.
All Things Surface Travel
This trip didn’t last as long as I planned, but I have a good Dr at home that will take care of my back so I can get back out as soon as possible. One more drive-thru.
Only an hour north of the Death Valley Junction.
Rhyolite is well cared for, definitely going back for a walk around.
I woke up to the fact that I am a young person in an old body. I have had an iffy back for many years due mostly to being stupid and thinking I can do things I shouldn’t. So I woke up to limited movement, but I tried for another day, because I was so close to Death Valley.
Darwin
There is a great documentary on Darwin,CA on YouTube.
Art everywhere but no other services for miles.
My drive through of Death Valley is not much, all the good stuff picture wise is a hike I could not do.
I spent the night just outside the park at the Pads on blm land. Lots of room but no signal.
Adding this for Solo Travelers. I live with my daughter, and I caused her a little anxiety by staying in a no-signal zone. The saving grace is that we use the 360 service on Google. She knew where I was, but was still worried since I hadn’t talked to her since the night before. I got in touch as soon as I got a signal, but I had caused her unnecessary worry. Most of the West has a lot of areas, especially in National Parks and Monuments, with no cell service. Be aware that your family will worry, so check in often if you fall Ill or hurt yourself as I did.
And a couple of other things along the way to Slowjamastan.
Why AZ, why not? Just a few miles north of the park is a big blm area where I stayed the night before. Lots of room and a great T-Mobile signal. Make sure you do what you need to because there is no service in most of the park.
I took the Ajo mountain loop, pay attention to the length restrictions and prepare to spend at least 2 hours driving time. This is a one-way loop with a potty 2/3s of the way. Next time I will plan to spend the whole day on the other loop it is a lot longer.
The song below touched my heart the first time I came to the desert Southwest.
Man walks among us.
I giggle every time I pass this heading west on I10 just past the gary exit. I confess I watched with my daughter all the time.
Joshua Tree National Park
Beautiful
Anzo Borrego sculptures.
Stretches across the road.
That’s it for this trip.
Heading west, outside Tucson on the way to Ajo I had to stop for construction and got this picture of Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Next up my scenery for the night at Fortuna Foothills outside Yuma AZ
The Fisherman Intaglio outside of Bouse,AZ.
More from our ancient ancestors. You can go right to it but without a drone you can’t really get a picture except for this one on a small hill.
Overnight at scaddon wash blm in Quartzite then off to find the Blythe Angels tomorrow.
Hot Wells Dunes, AZ
camping spot #11
Only $3 to use the hot tubs and includes camping if you wish to stay.
On with my quick trip.
Salt River rest area on hwy 60 between Globe AZ and Showlow AZ
Then up to the Petrified Forest
My first trip this year is going to be a working one. Thanks to my stepson for taking his lovely wife on a trip to Sedona AZ I got the urge to check out if there were any craft shows this spring and hit the jackpot.
So I am going to Sedona for the first time and taking my crochet booth WireandWool.
Above is one of my newest coverups.
Over the years I have done different types of shows and always tried to go where I have never been, sometimes they pay for my trip, and sometimes not but I always get to see new things and meet new people.
So I will be posting on the way to Bell Rock Plaza in the Village of Oak Creek and setting up with Oak Creek Arts and Crafts show on April 15 and 16th.
And today I am making my 70th trip around the sun.
I really enjoyed my time at High Jolly but only stayed a few days.
I didn’t any more than pull in and some guy decided he would try to bully me because I was wearing a mask. Those of you that know me personally know how that went.
As much as I adore Bob Wells and what he is doing with HOWA my ride through the RTR WRTR venue was all I did, ride through and drop off my donation, maybe next time.
Now I am hoping to meet up with sister Laura for another spring adventure.