Our Location: Near American Girl Mine Road, BLM, CA
A nice morning, not too cool, right around the 50F/10C mark and so we have no complaints. Plans were made a few days ago for today, although Riley and Elva opted out of the outing, that left Jerry, Deb & Tom, Doug & Yuma and myself to motor along following almost the same route Jerry and I took the other day. However a change of routes was due to the fact we were meeting Doug & Yuma in Winterhaven.
Very majestic, don't you think?
I hopped into Deb & Tom's Jeep around 9 am, and we tooted on over to Pilot Knob BLM to meet up with Jerry. A quick hello to Elva, and before long the four of us, Jerry, Deb & Tom and I headed off to Winterhaven where we would meet the last two additions to our crew. Sure enough Doug & Yuma were waiting patiently for us.
I wonder if the men that walked on the moon might have practiced here.
I love the colours in this photo.
We noticed this wild burro way off in the distance when we stopped at the Picacho Gold Mine stop. He stood there doing nothing but turning his head the entire time we were stopped. He is quite far away and I used my zoom lens to capture this photo.
Tom, Doug & Yuma travelled in Doug's Jeep with us two Deb's claiming Jerry as tour guide and driver. I tried not to duplicate the photos I snapped last time so I hope I at least have some new ones. I also purposely left out any people photos as we hadn't taken a group shot with all of us.
Amazing colours in the desert, some variations of brown, green, grey and yellow, toss in some black and other than the blue sky and the yellow sun, you've pretty much run through the colours in the crayon box.
We didn't hike this time when reached the overlook for the Colorado River but it's still as stunning this trip as it was last trip.
We stopped often, snapping photos, chatting, and enjoying the views. It was a very long day, I left home at 9 am and didn't arrive back home until between 4 - 4:30 pm, but I wouldn't change it or have missed it. I had a great time. Luckily for me Riley had some food already waiting for me. Thanks Riley, I was hungry.
Lots of towers over there on that peak, don't you think?
A tad impressive I think.
Today I noticed many of these arches. I wonder what it sounds like here when the wind blows steady.
The Colorado River with a beautiful mountain backdrop. The sights are pretty amazing. Can you see the boat on the left side?
Elva has some relatives in this cemetery.
Not a bad place for a final resting spot.
That is Picacho Peak that you can see from this spot in the cemetery.
Riley enjoyed her day at home alone. She spent some time baking and cooking as well. She even did a bit of housework while I was out playing in the sand with the others. She opted not to come along and I'm sure she enjoyed the time alone. I'm sure the music was cranked and the Igloo was rocking. She told me she spent the morning doing the 'work' and the afternoon just chillin'. So a good day all around for us. I am very fortunate to have Riley with me while I travel and I often tell her how proud I am that she helps out so much. She has come a long way since we started this adventure and she's as excited about the changes as I am.
Can you see the blue of the Colorado River over there?
Is that a bush? No. Is that a chair? No. Way, way over there atop of that mountain is 3 wild burros.
Enough people watching, I'm leaving now!
Tom, Doug & Yuma up there.
No snow shovels, but I'm told we didn't need them, it's salt.
I had an excellent time and enjoyed the day very much. Again I would like to thank Elva and Jerry Shannon who are so generous to supply the Jeep and Jerry's time, along with his knowledge of the area. It is so kind of you folks! Thanks again for the excellent day Jerry. The company, Deb & Tom as well as Doug & Yuma just made the day better. Thanks guys!
My favourite photo.
Until next time... take care, be safe,
Deb
Great Pictures you got while Enjoying time with Friends.
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It's about time.
Thanks Rick. We had a great time, and I think we'll have a few more visits ahead as well.
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Deb
What a great day! Did you guys take lunch with you?! That would be a long time with no food if not..LOL..Nice that you took the two vehicles and I'm sure Jerry enjoyed both of you lovely ladies company! Jerry and Elva are both really wonderful people! I worked with Elva way back when we were both teacher aides at our kids elementary school. She was so sweet then and just as sweet now :) Beautiful pictures, it would be hard to pick a favorite!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. I agree about Jerry & Elva, super nice folks. I can see us spending more time with them in the future. Nope, no lunch but we did have water. I think Jerry enjoyed playing tour guide and I think he found it easy with both Deb's. He just had to say it once. Haha.
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Deb
The pictures are gorgeous, Deb! I love the burros and the cemetery location. Can't beat the mountain views down here and the River is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day!
Thanks Patsy. I was really excited to see the burros. I thought one was a big horn sheep until we got a better look at it. The fawn colour against the darker background had me fooled. The views were just as fantastic the second time around.
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Deb
Great pictures again. It sure makes you appreciate the greatness of the South West.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter. I am always amazed at the awesomeness of the great Southwest. I will admit you crossed my mind as we motored along Indian Pass Road, there were more rigs in there, even a big motor home and a good sized 5'er. It may be a spot for us to consider in the future. Although I'm wondering about sunrise and sunsets over there, what are they like?
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Deb
That's nice of you to think about me. I do believe the sunrises and sunsets are just as nice on Indian Pass as anywhere. Noticing more MHs everywhere now. I gather more people have come south now after Christmas.
DeleteI think you are correct, more people come after Christmas. We too noticed many more rigs when we last past by there.
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Deb
As always,just absolutely gorgeous pictures. I was wondering if you saw burros, they are so funny. I so happy you all enjoy this area where some of my ancestors lived and worked....and a couple are buried there. When we see you again I'll tell you the story on how my aunt's ashes came to be buried out there. Probably not legal to do that but....oh well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elva. We had a great time, Jerry is an excellent tour guide. I enjoyed the cemetery (as odd as that sounds) it looks like a very nice final resting place. The views and the colours are very nice.
DeleteI'm looking forward to hearing about your aunt.
Take care, be safe,
Deb
Great pictures of the landscape and the Colorado pictures are beautiful. I too thought my picture of the river in that spot was the best too. The light was just right and the water is so blue. Thanks for making this second journey with us and I agree the company was fun and the day was long.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to see you again and Yuma was just as fun as I remember. I was happy to make the trek again, I enjoyed just as much the second time. The company was fantastic and I'm looking forward to the bunch of us doing a little chatting.
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Deb
Wow, the scenery is quite stark in places but still beautiful. The area around the Colorado river is simply gorgeous. The photo you like the best is amazing! What a day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maebeme. I agree the contrast in the landscape is amazing. Stark and beautiful but also lush and vibrant. It was an amazing day spent with good friends and wonderful views. Life in the desert is very good.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb