This week it is time to move on but we left with sadness as we had a most enjoyable time with friends. While we were in Yuma we tried to take a daily walk - changing our route frequently. There is a huge beautiful yard a couple of blocks away which also sports a resident turtle - so unusual.
We headed west and made a one night stop in El Centro, CA and did a little shopping. There is a fair bit of construction between Yuma and El Centro and it is also interesting to see the differences in practice in various areas.
Rather than pylons separating the two lanes, they use concrete barriers. This obviously reduces the risk of someone crossing over into the other lane. Also, please notice that the speed limit through construction zones are the same as at home. One exception, here it is in miles per hour rather than kilometers per hour as at home.
This is a motorhome that came to boost a truck. The truck displayed the same decorations as did the motorhome.
I also finished (hopefully) my test. I can now tell you that the toughest surface to do a four point landing is definitely a paved street and soft dirt is certainly the easiest. I have tested both of these as well as some in between. The soft dirt makes a bigger mess of your clothes and does result in some blood but on the most part makes for a much softer landing!!
We are currently in Borrego Springs attending a 4X4 gathering - making new friends and visiting old friends. It is amazing at the differences in some of the trails over the years. Often the changes are minimal but over time, many trails are hugely different. Below are some before and after photos from eight years ago compared to now.
I also finished (hopefully) my test. I can now tell you that the toughest surface to do a four point landing is definitely a paved street and soft dirt is certainly the easiest. I have tested both of these as well as some in between. The soft dirt makes a bigger mess of your clothes and does result in some blood but on the most part makes for a much softer landing!!
We are currently in Borrego Springs attending a 4X4 gathering - making new friends and visiting old friends. It is amazing at the differences in some of the trails over the years. Often the changes are minimal but over time, many trails are hugely different. Below are some before and after photos from eight years ago compared to now.
These are the same trails. The one with the water shows the reduction in water levels. Plus the trail has been changed to cross directly across the stream and all the willows have been cleared. The rocky road has been filled and as you can see it is similar to a gravel road. Below are some of the camping units we have seen out on the trails. The one with the green tent even has solar and a baby stroller so it must have been a young family!
As we go into next week, we will have a few more days on the trails. The weather has been incredible - a perfect 24-25C every day with clear blue skies and no wind. They are predicting a cooling off somewhat next week but until then we will enjoy every day just as we have in the days past.
We wish everyone a very Happy New Year! The weather has been fierce in many parts of the country so I hope you all stay warm. Until next year....................
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