The Desert South

We started the past week out in the desert near Quartzsite, AZ - it was terrific to enjoy the tranquility of the area.  Monday morning we drove to Bouse, AZ - a small town about 20 miles from where we were staying.  We attended the community pancake breakfast in memory of our friend Bob, and then drove back into Quartzsite going the long way around to enjoy the scenery.

Once in town, we thought we should see if there were many vendors still around and to see if there were any deals to be had.  Well sure enough, we found a headlight for the motorhome which had been knocked loose on our way home last spring when we hit a pheasant.  What luck - right side, right model and only for $15.00.  It is now installed, and works perfectly.  One never knows what you might find.  There is even a spot to leave the husbands(or wives) so the other spouse can go shopping.

This past week was a full moon - everything in the sky seems to be incredibly beautiful - whether it is the sunset or the moonrise.  Here is a picture of the moon behind the tree with a home made humming bird feeder in front.

Through the window

The full moon must have played with the instincts of some animals.  I looked out one evening right around dusk and I see a kit fox coming across the desert towards us.  As I watched, he came and sniffed in the fire pit (I'm guessing he was hoping to find a hot dog that had fallen off).  Then along comes a second one, and then a third.  They walked around, sniffed a bit, played with each other a bit under and around the Jeep and then off they went, running in different directions after one of them left their mark on a tire!

 
We met some lovely folks from central California and they gave us some oranges from their tree.  In the photo, the smallest is a grapefruit while the other two are oranges.  Not only were they huge, they were juicy and sweet.
 

This week we went another hour north to Lake Havasu City where we will be attending a 4x4 rally.  We went out on a pre-run today where I drove.  It wasn't a difficult drive and we saw some wild burros a couple of times.  They obviously are used to vehicles being around as they were not in the least bit afraid.  Gerry is complaining tonight of having sore hands - could that have been from hanging on so tight - I'm not sure.    

This week will be one of  visitng old friends, making new friends as we bump along the trails.  I will update you of the signs and sounds of the week.  Until then, have a good week!