Author: Jennifer Smith
Alpaca Ranch
Double G Alpacas . . . a whole 8 minutes down the road! Leroy and Paula have only been Harvest Hosts since January . . . but they are a long time award-winning Alpaca ranch with a wall full of ribbons…
Sierra Vista
Smoke had dissipated to a slight haze by our return, and with cooler temps the goats were much more inquisitive . . . their guardians welcomed us like old friends. One large goat with a luxuriant fleece and curls to rival…
Bisbee
Took the back road to Sierra Vista . . . although several fires in the valley obscured much of the ‘Vista’ with smoke. Not much air movement so air quality can’t be great . . . and at the moment we…
On to Tombstone
Time to move on – it’s been our longest stay in one place – 5 nights. As we drove the 17 miles north back to Why . . . yes, it really is called that . . . originally a…
Organ Pipe Cactus State Park 2
I’m inundating you today, sorry. Making good use of the limited WiFi. 😉 We’re staying two more days at Organ Pipe — till March 2nd. I just love the Saguaros . . . they each have their own personality .…
Organ Pipe Cactus State Park 1
February 24th Very pleasant day. The rain clouds have completely dispelled and the sun feels warm when sheltered out of the wind. Wind in the desert seems ever-present. On the map, Ajo appeared to be the only place on the…
Parker to Quartzsite to Gila Bend
Wind raged all night, but finally tapered off slightly around 6. Quick coffee … trailer ready … all pumps off …. everything that can jump off shelves/counters secured … said goodbye to Craig . . . on the road by…
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree State Park was beyond all expectations, and photos don’t really do it justice. Light in the desert is so fickle . . . what appears a perfect shot turns out flat-looking or too contrasty. Early morning, late afternoon…
Downtime in Joshua Tree
Awoke to sun streaming in the window around 7, intense blue skies and glorious Joshua Trees everywhere . . . looking for all the world like those dancing inflatable ‘stick people’ outside car lots . . . just frozen in…
Carpentaria To Joshua Tree
Frozen waffles this morning – no need for a toaster — amazing how well a cast iron frying pan and a saucepan lid work. There was a tag on our campsite number post . . . “#49 – Reserved for…