Yes, I could'a, would'a, should'a got hooked up with Verizon before leaving Tucson. I knew better.... knew ATT would be about non-existant. Oh, its great east of Tucson, and I can use my phone for a hotspot. I was in a hurry to get to the desert; and sit and view "my mountain" again.
So consequently I've also had no internet, unless I come into town to the visitor center where there is free wifi. Its been a long 4 years since I had been here. Now, with the new RV I could once again go where my heart takes me.
I left Tucson on Friday before New Years. Arriving at Darby Well Rd near Ajo, I left the paved road and made my way into the desert. it was late afternoon. As I looked for a camping spot I got further away from the fork in the road that I thought I would have to. I saw what looked like an open spot on the right so turned and made my way back the narrow drive, Later I found out it was almost exactly across the road from where I had last camped 4 years earlier. as I pulled ahead, I spotted a small Ford Ranger with a small camping unit tucked behind some bushes. Oh well.... too late now . I'd have to pull all the way in, unhook the rav, turn around, hook back up and move on. It seemed there was no one around so I proceeded in making ready to unhook when I heard this quiet voice, "May I help you?"
I ;looked up and saw a gal about the age on one of my daughters. I explained the mistake and apologized for intruding. She was more than helpful and by the time we had unhooked the toad, she determined that I should at least stay the night. So I parked the motorhome as level as I could and set the levelers. We got talking and, long story short she welcomed me to stay as long as I desired. We did hit it off pretty well so I stayed and glad I did. the views from the campsite were awesome enough
The next few days we Talked and got to know each other a bit, sharing life stories.
We ran around the desert in the Rav, snapping picture after picture and having a grand time!.
Up hill and down dale, through washes and on roads we probably should not have attempted.
but we looked at each other and said, " Well, there's 2 of us to walk back together, in case something happened, so it'd be ok", Crazy?? Maybe, but we were being very careful, and you do only live once......
Pictures of the washes...
So consequently I've also had no internet, unless I come into town to the visitor center where there is free wifi. Its been a long 4 years since I had been here. Now, with the new RV I could once again go where my heart takes me.
I left Tucson on Friday before New Years. Arriving at Darby Well Rd near Ajo, I left the paved road and made my way into the desert. it was late afternoon. As I looked for a camping spot I got further away from the fork in the road that I thought I would have to. I saw what looked like an open spot on the right so turned and made my way back the narrow drive, Later I found out it was almost exactly across the road from where I had last camped 4 years earlier. as I pulled ahead, I spotted a small Ford Ranger with a small camping unit tucked behind some bushes. Oh well.... too late now . I'd have to pull all the way in, unhook the rav, turn around, hook back up and move on. It seemed there was no one around so I proceeded in making ready to unhook when I heard this quiet voice, "May I help you?"
The next few days we Talked and got to know each other a bit, sharing life stories.
We ran around the desert in the Rav, snapping picture after picture and having a grand time!.
but we looked at each other and said, " Well, there's 2 of us to walk back together, in case something happened, so it'd be ok", Crazy?? Maybe, but we were being very careful, and you do only live once......
Pictures of the washes...
I am so grateful to the Lord for allowing me to see such beauty, His creation!
I am so awed by the different colors, even in the rocks of the washes!
We made it back to camp in one piece. Each had our own supper and I fed my pups, and played with them a bit. Then it was time for bed, but before that I downloaded my pictures onto my computer, thinking I had gotten some good shots for painting reference. But those had just whet my appetite and I was hungry for more!
More of these adventures later, so until next time...
Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
