Our Location: Near Tonopah, Arizona
A cold night last night but a nice day again today. A cold start but the day warmed up quickly and we soon were packing ourselves up to make what we thought would be a short move across the wash.
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| My favourite view is no longer out the door but I can still see it when I step around the front of the Igloo. |
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| We have a much different view now out the living room window. |
We pulled out of our spot and headed down the BLM roadway but stopped to chat with a Ranger just before reaching Courthouse Road. He pulled out his trusty map and showed me the BLM land but couldn't really indicate the definite boundaries to me but told me to stay on the south side of Courthouse Road and we would be good. So keeping that in mind we did just that, deciding we would not even attempt the other side of the wash. With possible rain in the forecast next week I feel better not having to worry about the wash.
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| Can you see that area that looks like a possible crease or pass through? I'm going to get myself over there before we leave this spot and see what's back there. |
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| I'm also going to get my feet climbing back there if possible. |
We travelled a couple of miles before pulling off and getting out to walk around and have a look at a few spots. Sure enough we found a number but we didn't really like them but they would be acceptable and us being us we kept looking for something we would enjoy. We found it, and a short distance from our fellow Canadians from the Winnipeg area. When I say short distance I mean it's a good 3 or 4 minute walk, we can see them but we aren't within shouting distance. We can also see another fellow about a 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile away but cross country.
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| Now we can see the sunsets. |
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| The swirling is amazing to see. |
We are closer to the busier Courthouse Road but the road noise is not bothersome and we didn't notice it even with the door open for the afternoon. Not as 'road noisy' quiet as the other spot but a much better spot for sure. Very few people, a few Razors and quads going by from time to time as well. We even have spectacular views of the sunsets now. I think we'll like this spot much better than the other.
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| Some amazing colours. |
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| Almost like liquid gold in the sky. |
Jack (from around Winnipeg) came up for a walk this evening and a quick chat before leaving us his card and heading off back to his motor home. Jack and Nancy will be back in this area a few times before we actually pull out for points further east but they have a few errands that will have them here and gone a couple of times during our stay. It would be nice to meet up with them again for a chat and a chance to meet Nancy. Jack told us that the 'Friends of Saddle Mountain' club are meeting just down the way in the morning to pick up garbage and I may actually join them if I feel up to it. I do my own little part with each campsite we use but I think it might be nice to offer a bit of a hand for a few hours. We shall see how the morning goes.
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| A wonderful view tonight. |
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| Starting to fade now. |
Jack left as the sun was setting and soon it was time to come inside and construct this post. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you had a wonderful day where you may be and whatever you may have been doing.
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| From glowing hot to more darkness around the edges now. |
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| The darkness is taking over on the edges now. |
Until next time... take care, be safe,
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| Night has fallen. Goodnight. |
Deb
With all that green grass around it sure looks nice especially for a desert. You guys enjoy your new spot.
ReplyDeleteWe almost need a lawn mower Bob. It's a beautiful colour out here!
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
I love how the green the desert is this year and all the flowers blooming along the highway! Beautiful sunset for sure. Enjoy your new yard!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. We are enjoying the place very much. I love all the colour. Truly eye catching.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
Nice to relocate even if not too far , new scenery, and neighbours. It's been a few years since we have seen the desert this green, It does no take much rain to get things growing here. See enjoying you time there.
ReplyDeleteAs of this writing we have no really close neighbours. Jack and Nancy left this morning but will come back in a couple of days or so he said. We are enjoying the amazing colours this year for sure.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
Glad you like your new spot and won't have to worry about the Rain.
ReplyDeleteHelping to clean up would also help you make new friends as well as getting information of places to stay and visit.
We often times leave the area we are in cleaner than when we arrived especially Firepits filled with Nails and screws from burning Skids.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
I like not worrying about the rain and it would have been on my mind had we parked in the other location.
DeleteAll of those things you mentioned are true, however due to the cold I didn't offer my aid today. I am a firm believer of leaving things better than I found it. Nails, screws, butts, along with garbage are almost always cleaned up while I'm camped in an area. Although at times the problem is where to put the darn stuff.
Take care, be safe,
Deb
Looks like you found a very nice spot, even if it wasn't your first choice. You seem to have a knack of finding very scenic places to park.
ReplyDeleteSure is green there!
Keep enjoying and stay safe!
We have found a wonderful spot and I think it will become our spot of choice in the future when we visit. Thanks Dave. I think it's about not having too many rigs in view that makes it more scenic. We tend to stay on the fringes instead of the middle. When ever we look for a spot we get out and decide how we will park, what we will see out the window or door and if we don't like the view, we move on or try a different angle. Riley jokes it takes us longer to find a spot to the feet down than it does to move from point A to point B. Haha.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb