Quartzsite, AZ

We spent this past week at the  "Gathering Place" - the name for the area around Quartzsite.  It is given this name because in the month of January of each year, groups of all sorts gather and share friendships and information and whatever else they wish to share.

We went into town a couple of times but there are very few vendors set up and ready for business.  We did, however, walk through some areas that had some ready for business.  So far there seems to be mostly tools and rocks for sale - that is besides the "treasures" which we often refer to as junk.

The weather has been great except for a day of wind and a couple of days of clouds.  Even with that,  the temps were pleasant.  With this weather, we are able to go out and enjoy a nice walk every day.  However, every walk isn't necessarily pleasant.  On occasion a large rock pops up in the middle of a path which ends up with someone playing humpty dumpty.  Fortunately, the end result was a few scrapes, a bruised knee, and a more bruised ego.

Out here in the desert, a common occurrence is a sunset that is worthy of snapping a photo or so.  As a result, I like to share one of these sunsets.  And for added effect, I am also sharing a photo of the moon earlier this evening - the supermoon of 2017!

A lonely blossom

  The Saguaro cactus grow mighty tall

 An interesting piece of art

 Not sure if the truck shrunk or the topper stretched

Even during a week that we seem to do nothing, such as this past week, the time whizzes by and there is always something neat or unusual to enjoy.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week!