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Early trip home.

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.

Post office and Dance hall

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.

First pull out

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.

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Slowjamastan

I became a citizen the first time I heard of this micro nation. I have to mention the YouTube channel Sidetrack Adventures whose video got me out here.

My fellow citizens include Archeologist and TV host Josh Gates and Ken Jennings of Jeopardy and probably a lot more. Go to the website for more info www.slowjamastan.com

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Painted Rock Petroglyphs

This is a really nice place to rest for $8 a night. It is BLM, and camping fees go toward upkeep. No hookups, but nice clean pit toilets. The camp hosts do a great job. Must register via Recreation.gov; they accept no cash. Per hosts, if you have T-Mobile like me, there is no signal. When you exit I8 register with site pending, when you arrive, pick a site, and when you have signal, pay and done.

Special thanks to Glenn of the Cactus Atlas for his YouTube video of this site.

The petroglyphs are believed to be from the Oldham peoples. My pictures don’t do them justice.

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Organ Pipe Cactus

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.

Organ pipe cactus

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.

Ajo mountain loop.

The song below touched my heart the first time I came to the desert Southwest.

Man walks among us.

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My first trip of 2023

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.

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Truth or Consequences

and a look into my heritage.

October 2018

The last time I came through TorC I did not have time to hang out and get the feel of this quirky little town that my grandmother called home for awhile.

Still toadless I found a campground half way between downtown and the cemetary where my grandmother and older baby brother are buried.

Mountain Creek is being updated by it’s owner and his plans are going to make this a great park. They also own the Laundramat and UPS store next door across the street is a convience store and propane next door.

Random art is everywhere.

Ralph Edwards Park

And my heritage.