First thing I do this morning is to call in Mexico and find out if my
glasses are ready. D&rn!
They are not because they did not make a new lens so they sent it back
to get the new lens, again!
Another two or three weeks waiting time.
We are not staying at the casino any longer, we are moving to
Quartzsite. We will drive the car back here to get them when they
will be ready.
The inside of the motorhome ready for traveling. We use the
seatbelt to hold the TV stand.
Time to hit the road.
A local resident, that was on the back of the motorhome. He was
not happy to have to move!
Goodbye Casino Quechan. This is a very dusty place in the RV part
of the parking lot.
We are back on the I-8 towards Yuma and we enter Arizona after a few
minutes.
Our first stop is at one of the Walmart in Yuma for some
groceries. Our next stop is at the Flying J to top up the propane.
The last time we filled up with propane was in Las Vegas and the price
per liters was $0.54. With all the cold and winter storms hitting
the north, the price is now $0.78 per liters.
We finally got on highway 95 North towards Quartzsite.
As we go by the Yuma Proving Ground, we see this military vehicle
driving by. The Proving Ground is the testing establishment of
the US military.
A Border Patrol Checkpoint is coming up. They are looking for
illegal alien and drugs.
One or two question from the agent and we are back on the road.
Just long enough for the dog to go around the motorhome and the car.
The dog is looking for drugs, can he smell Mexican too?
Our next stop is at the dump station for the used water and we fill up
with fresh water.
We chose the La Posa North to camp because it is closer to Quartzsite.
Here, in Quartzsite we will have more things to do them back at the
casino. I will be able to bike into town everyday if I want to.
I forgot, we are watching the Olympics game everyday. Canada is
doing very good at the games!!!
Tuesday February 11, 2014
My day starts with a bike ride of 16 km. I basically went around
Quartzsite.
One of the many RV here at the BLM. This one is really well
restored.
My first geococcyx this winter. You are probably
wondering what kind of bird this is? It is THE Roadrunner, BEEP
BEEP!
Not a great photo, but it shows you what Quartzsite looks like.
Time to wash the windshield form all the dust and give us a nice view
of the mountains. Look at the athlete!
Our first campfire in 2014!
Wednesday February 12, 2014
Back in Quartzsite with my bike this morning.
This is a different way of taking your quad with you!
My travel takes me by the RC club of Quartzsite. I stop for a few
minutes and watch the airplanes fly around.
I also found the oldest tree in Arizona. An ironwood tree.
The ironwood as the most dense and heavy wood in the world.
We have a nice sunset tonight.
Thursday February 13, 2014
Another easy day in the desert.
Some biking and mostly reading.
Some months ago I bought this "comb" to straighten out fins on
radiators.
This is the first time I use it. My two transmission oil cooler
have a few bent fins so I use it there first.
The comb worked really good. The next item to use it on will be
the AC on the roof.
Friday February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's day to everybody in the world.
Just another relaxed day for us. Somme groceries shopping and
mostly reading and watching the Olympics games.
Saturday February 15, 2014
Forecast for today, hot! It got to +31 C today.
Michele makes a big breakfast this morning.
Next we hit the road for a visit of the little town of Bouse. We
are taking the scenic route of Bouse.
It is kind of hard to see on the ground, but the photo on the right is
from the net and it gives you a better view of the fisherman.
Looking good!
On our way back from the fisherman, I decide to climb this small hill
and see what is around us.
Got to wave to Michele...
And Michele waving back...
Looking east from the top of the hill, you can see the valley where
Bouse is located.
Cute!
cattle in the desert?
I guess they do! What do they eat?
We don't see too much grass here!
Here is what it is like around the motorhome when we got back.
I am not looking into other RVs! I am looking at the mountains
around us.
A good campfire and a pretty moon rise.
Sunday February 16, 2014
A gecko taking in the sun.
Time to empty the black and gray water and fill up with fresh
water. We have to pack and go to another campground to do
this. It is only 3 miles down the road.
We were lucky because we only had to wait three minutes at the dump
station.
Here we are driving back to La Posa North.
Once we are all re-installed, I go for a bike ride in town. While
in town I purchased three LED light for the bathroom.
I have to take down the light fixture to do some modification...
I have to cut 1/4 of an inch to allow the LED light to fit.
When it was dark, I tried them on and I am happy with the results.
Some campers have a good sense of humor.
This evening is a TV evening. What a beautiful sunset!
