It doesn’t t feel right to be speaking about our vacation when all the world is in such an upheaval. It doesn’t feel right at all. Our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers are focused on the victims of the recent ‘aggression’ launched by Russia. We can only hope the collective strength of all who are opposed will slow and finally stop this threat to our world as we know it. Until then we must all stay strong and committed to what is good and help those in need where and when we can.
That being said, we did promise to keep friends and family apprised of our roamings. After two days enjoying the beautiful desert scenery of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument -Twin Peaks campground, we moved on to yet another beautiful location. The moving on part was not all that pleasant this time. The drive eastbound was blessed with the worst crosswind and blinding walls of driving dust (rendering vision past the front of the truck momentarily impossible at one point) than we have ever experienced. When we stopped for gas, Kathy was almost swept out of the front seat when she opened the passenger door and had to hang on tight to the door to ensure it didn t crash back into her. It is likely some might have decided to sit tight right there and wait for the wind storm to abate but the facts the driving dust didn’t taste all that good, and the trailers were towing well behind our trucks, pushed us back on to the highway. Fifteen minutes later the wind had calmed down and the dust was mostly gone. We’ve no idea how long it lambasted that poor gas station.
As I write this I’m sitting in my camp chair beside TT Lucy and enjoying the sun and the view. The sites are very nice, the view of the surrounding mountains is fantastic and we’re glad we are here for several days. It’s time to kick back, relax and catch up on some hiking and reading.
Our next stop will be the Lost Dutchman State Park. There are several fascinating stories about the Superstition Mountains and the lost gold mine (which hasn’t been found yet) and we enjoy visiting and hiking in this SP very much. We will be heading there on March 1st. Until then we shall lounge about right here, walk or hike each day, and enjoy all we can as the temperature creeps slowly up (it s still hitting 0 overnight and not very warm during the day). But, both day and nighttime temps are creeping up.So, for now it’s adios along with sincere hopes you are all well and safe. Until next time TTFN. CJ
