Tucson/Lazydays KOA
Tucson, AZ
December 20, 2016
Tucson wasn't our first choice to spend the month of December, but it has turned out to a good spot for us. The second cooling unit Jeff Fisher (Fisher's RV Repair) installed did the job and we have a fully stocked refrigerator once again. Since we were here, Joe made a visit to the dermatologist. Two biopsies were taken and both turned out to be positive. He now has a nice incision on his cheek...the 7th one his face and neck...and another one on the top of his left shoulder. Stitches will come out on the 27th just in time for us to pull out and get to San Diego for the month of January. Thats the plan today !
The weather has been perfect. I have been longing to visit the desert and yesterday turned out to be the day. Our choice for the morning was Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. It's my favorite place to go in Tucson ! We meandered so I can't say we hiked, but man oh man did it feel good. With camera in hand, we oohed and ahhed for a few hours just soaking it all in. I was so excited, I had to remind myself to breath.
Black-throated Sparrows are beautiful little birds that forge the desert floor in groups.
The deep blue and rusty color of the Western Bluebird makes for a nice contrast against all the greens and browns in the desert.
And it's always fun to spot a Greater Roadrunner and be quick enough to snap a picture. I will never forget the first Roadrunner I had the pleasure of photographing. It was also at Sabino Canyon back in March 2014. See the Featured Post (top right hand side of our blog page) to enjoy one of the most special photo shoots I have ever had.
Of course it wasn't all about the birds. The cacti were full of fruit,
the deer were playing hide and seek,
and the backdrop was spectacular.
Well, Joe just finished grilling salmon and I'm off to make a salad so that is all for now. Until next time, let the good times roll !
Happy Trails !
Tucson/Lazydays KOA
Tucson, AZ
December 4, 2016
Traveling from Moab to Tucson is always a pretty drive. This trip was especially so.
Monticello had just gotten a dusting of snow the night before.
And I don't care how many times we have driven through Monument Valley, it is always a jaw-dropper.
Then there are the striated rocks when we make the left turn onto Hwy 89 (about 10 miles past Tuba City).
After checking the weather, we left Moab a day early to avoid a winter storm in Flagstaff. Dee's recommendation to get past the high elevation surrounding Flagstaff was right on. The day we left, 4 to 6 inches of snow fell in Flagstaff with more forecasted during the night and a low of 11 degrees. It was a beautiful drive over the mountains, but we were happy to pull into Distant Drums in Camp Verde for an over night stay.
As we approached Flagstaff, the clouds were thick and low.
We shared the highway with lots of snowplows.
Things got really pretty as we skirted Flagstaff on I-17 towards Sedona. Quite exciting for a Georgia girl who hasn't seen much snow !
And finally clear skies ahead.
We arrived in Tucson with a plan. Our refrigerator died a week before we left Moab. Parts were ordered and we arrived in Tucson with a day to spare before heading to Borrego Springs for the month of December...reservations I have tried to get the past three years. It's no surprise that this life style gives you lemons sometimes. The cooling unit we had replaced upon arriving here didn't do the trick. And, while dodging traffic through Phoenix, a lug nut or very big rock hit the MH windshield right in front of Joe. So here we sit at Tucson/Lazydays KOA until ?!?! Things could be so much worse. The weather is beautiful, the pups are happy, and we are healthy. Now plans are to get our hiking legs back and enjoy life while getting repairs done.
I love sitting on the patio here. I hung a feeder of orange halves for my favorite little acrobats. The verdins have already been enjoying their treat.
I also hung a hummingbird feeder. While Joe was grilling late yesterday afternoon, he called me out to see this beauty hiding in the branches. He didn't drink any nectar, maybe he will be back today.
So, when life gives you lemons...grab tequila and salt !
Until next time, let the good times roll.
HAPPY TRAILS !
the deer were playing hide and seek,
