July 2020

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Hi All,

Here is an update of my first journey as a full timer....

I hit the road on July 1st after having a good-bye breakfast with a friend. I spent the first night in Beatty, Nv.

Hit the road in the morning for Wikieup, Az.....
This is how you know you are getting close to Vegas LOL! Anybody know what it is?

Interesting sign...

Always love the views out by Hoover Dam!

I had planned on boondocking (no frills camping aka off the grid) south of Wikieup, Az. When I arrived it was pretty hot outside and the spot was in a canyon where I figured it would be even hotter, so I decided to move on to the next town, Wickenburg, Az. It was still really hot there so had to settle for a campground with hookups. There were not a lot of choices so had to settle for a place that cost more then I usually would spend on a campground. Lesson #1 learned - have alternatives set up in case one place doesn't work out!
I got settled in and took a walk around the park. This cat decided to join me, followed me like a little dog all through the park.

The next day (July 3rd) hit the road for Tucson, and a couple days break.
Stayed at the fairgrounds on south side of Tucson. It was very hot! That didn't stop me. Did a little exploring after I got settled in. Apparently this is an airplane museum that I passed, there were hundreds of these planes there!

July 4th I headed to Tombstone. Cool little town, very touristy (not my thing), but glad I went.
The courthouse....

Downtown...it looks quiet but there were a lot of people there

Had to stop at Big Nose Kate's.....

Shop door sign

Was a fun day.
July 5th headed to Saguaro National Park. There is a cool loop you can drive through part of the park

There was also some hiking trails off of the loop. I had to just do the easy ones because it was 106*!
This was the first one, had some cool sights....

The next hike was a bit longer but also had stuff to see
Saw this bird nest...

Lots of cool cactus too

At the halfway point there a little bit of history, this was pretty cool to be there and picture them living there....

I was amazed at the birds that would land on the saguaro's, they were eating out of the flowers, not sure you can see them in the pictures

My next stop was planned for a few day stay in Deming New Mexico, but while in Tucson I learned that if you visit NM you needed to do a 14 day quarantine. I decided to change my plans and just drive straight through the state to Texas. So from Tucson I drove to Bowie Az and spent the night. Went through NM the next day.

This picture is coming into Las Cruses, I have a little history there from many years ago...

And then finally into Texas...

Spent a night (July 7th) in Van Horn Tx then headed to Fort Stockton Tx for a couple days rest and to get my Texas drivers licence
Was tempted to take this exit, may have been interesting hahaha!!

Camped on top of a hill in Fort Stockton.
My views....sculpture was on the way into town

After a relaxing day and my DL appointment I headed to Menard County Park for the weekend.
This turned out to be a really nice park on the river, this is my view from my window..
It was at this point where reality set in that I can change my view every day if I want to!

It was really pretty there, people really nice. It was still very hot and humid!

Spotted lots of turtles swimming in the river!!

Finally it was time to head to Austin...
For Texas claiming everything is big, many of the roads seem to be really narrow, especially if you are towing a trailer!

I'm in Austin for a while now, spending time with my daughter. I will update the blog again before I leave.
So far I am really liking this lifestyle. I love the feeling that when I am tired of one place I can just move to the next place! Still loving my trailer, it is perfect for me.

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Stay tuned.......and stay safe!