So as it turns out, it was a really great thing for us that Kartchner didn’t have any room for us, cause it required us to carry on into New Mexico. Since we were chasing cold temperatures, we fantasized about Hot Springs. The amazing thing about smart phones and the www is that these fantasiesContinue reading “Ahhhhh, Hot Springs”
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Chasing The Cold and Caverns
So our next stop was Tucson, which seems like a cool town, but we primarily stopped for some repairs on the RV. Our step wasn’t working and we found a repair place that could get us in for a diagnosis, and we hung out while they appraised the work. We ended up staying overnight, andContinue reading “Chasing The Cold and Caverns”
Super Bowl Sunday
So we had to leave Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument cause of a football game… the easiest solution was to head up the road back to Ajo, where 1) the Elks Lodge was having a SB party, and 2) the “Country Club” (in quotes, cause it wouldn’t quite fit your idea of a typical AmericanContinue reading “Super Bowl Sunday”
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
I-10 to Gila Bend and we turned right (south) toward Ajo. Getting off the interstate turned into a beautiful drive, and it was hard to believe how green the desert was. There must have been some rain recently, because the desert floor was green with grasses and other flora, and it was a lovely route.Continue reading “Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument”
Hello, Arizona!
Somehow the View stayed on course, and right before the town of Blythe, California, we turned south and made our way to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, which is actually located in Arizona. River Partners had completed a restoration project there in 2009 on 55 acres adjacent to the Colorado River. The river is theContinue reading “Hello, Arizona!”
Leaving Doe Mill Ridge, Leaving Cali
Boy was that a project! We wrapped up, tried to clean up, prepared for the future (taxes, bills, etc.), and happily introduced our caretakers, Megan & Neil, to our home, farm, dogs, neighbors, etc. We feel really good about leaving everything in their hands, especially since Verizon came through and they can successfully do theirContinue reading “Leaving Doe Mill Ridge, Leaving Cali”
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining us! We want to share some highlights of our road trip with you, so keep an eye out for periodic updates. This is our first blog attempt, so bear with us! All photos and commentary belong to us, unless otherwise noted. The journey is the destination. — Dan Eldon
John & Armen On The Road 