A Great Week

The week started with some added moisture.  We went into Yuma and had lunch with some friends at the Olive Garden - great meal and a terrific but short visit! We also had some rain although some places got more of a downpour than did others - we were fortunate that where we were camped there was a bit less rain.

We made a couple of off-road runs this past week.  The first was to American Girl mine which we continued to follow trails until we got  back to camp.  There is a large pit from the mining days which we drove down to the bottom of this pit way down there. 

Looking down into the mine

And one never knows what could be found along the way. 

At the bottom of the mine

There were also a few ATV's along the trail.  One of these folks came over to see where we were from - they were from Holdfast, just a short way from home.  While American Girl mine was the main area, there were various  old mines along the way.

A mine entrance

Inside the mine

Throughout our little trek, we did drive along some fairly rocky washes.  I have to give our friend Bonnie kudos for driving this day through some rather challenging areas!

For the past couple of years Gerry has been wanting to paint the roof of the Jeep with some paint to which he had added some insulating beads.  Well, finally, he got it done.  We will see the true effect of this some of the hot summer days.

We take a day or so to just relax or to do some chores, and then it's off to explore.  This next trip we went over to Pichacho State Recreation Area which is over Indian Pass and on the Colorado River.  The scenery is unbelievable. 

Before reaching the recreation area we went through Bear Canyon to Bear Canyon Falls which would be spectacular when there is water running over it.

On the way to bear canyon falls

A rope to climb up the falls

On our way back we drove through a challenging canyon - more challenging for some than for others.

It fit

Coming around the tight corner

Couldn't get through forwards so had to back through - yikes

And of course, there is starting to be quite a spectacular display of flowers.

Brittle Bush

And once again, I have to share one of the beautiful sunsets that we get to see quite regularly.

Thanks for stopping by, and hope you will join us again next week.  Until then, I hope everyone has a wonderful week!