Where are we today ?
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Another pretty mild night windows open for a nice quiet good nights sleep.
As usual up early for some walkabouts and enjoying the wonderful desert sunrises.
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| our coach with a nice sunrise |
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spotted a crow in the tree
so nice to enjoy these views |
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| a very nice washroom and showers here |
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| so peaceful |
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| even some tent campers here as well |
Shortly after 9 am we headed into Ajo to check out the farmer's market. Nothing here that turned us on , mostly crafts and expensive baked goods, Nothing that we cared or needed to buy.
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| few people here but was nice outing |
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love this motorized bicycle though
looks, kinda retro |
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nice town square
with ,my honey |
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| live entertainment was pretty good too |
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| visitor centre not open yet |
Then we did ride up to the open pit mine, just cause we could, Grabbed couple of pics but again the visitors centre not open until noon.
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an amazing huge hole on the ground that
kept this area alive for many years |
Back home we enjoyed a nice light lunch and the Suzie headed down to the Golf course with me.
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| this barrel cactus is blooming |
A mini desert golf course here, clubs and balls to use. No coyote around today so all was good.
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| Suzie in good form |
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the game was a close one
but in the end I think she cleaned my clock
no matter we had a fun time |
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| me trying to do my best |
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| then a game of ladder ball to wind things up. |
Now to relax in the shade, 83f today so the shade is needed. Nice thing about boon docking is we can park any way we want. At this time of year our patio wants to be in the afternoon shade/ Awnings not a big option here in tje desert, just never know when a major wind will drop in. Some major reading time under our belts today.
Then soon gonna whip up supper. Tonight some country style bone in pork ribs( on sale at Olsens in town) I marinaded in this Marinade below.
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| some yellow desert flowers here as well |
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ribs on our grill mat
added to a salad |
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ribs and salad so tasty and tender,
guys what?
more leftovers |
Another fun desert day that just flew on by.
Thanks again for stopping in.
Where have we been this Winter
The AZ copper mines HUGE! Love him or hate him Bruce Babbit had a huge influence on the landscapes in the west both as AZ governor and then as our Secretary of Interior. Chops look great!
ReplyDeleteThe mine is amazing, to think the whole town worked there years ago, now just a hole in the ground. The chops yummy.
DeleteAnother great day! Just can't beat this wonderful weather.
ReplyDeleteReally loving it, that's why we are here.
DeleteSorry the mine Museum was closed. It is really a neat museum.
ReplyDeleteThis is the 3rd time we were here and closed maybe try one more time.
DeleteThe town square in Ajo and the buildings surrounding it are all really wonderful. Did you happen to spot the paintings on the walls down the alley behind the buildings, I believe on the south-side of the square. Tom and I thought it was a pleasant walk through.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful town square, saw the murals last year did not go down that ally yesterday.
DeleteWe enjoyed our visit to Ajo a couple of winters ago. The had a map of a walking tour through town that was fun to do. We even boondocked next to the Tourist office behind those arches and had a good night's sleep. Looking at the huge hole in the ground is something else!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it to the mini golf and had a good time.
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It is a very interesting town, would have been amazing in its heyday ! The golf was fun and no coyote out there today.
DeleteLooks like a fun day ended with a good meal.
ReplyDeleteIt was all good, enjoying this weather and being outside all day is perfect.
DeleteYou got Suzie golfing! Good job! and she whooped you too. :) Looks like another great day in paradise, eh George?
ReplyDeleteI did and she did, It was another great day .
DeleteThat is some sand hazard on that golf course! :cO
ReplyDeleteActually it was not too bad, did not need a 9 iron. lol...
DeleteI sure enjoy your photos and travels! I was just looking at the Canada and US Maps on your sidebar...mine would be the complete opposite, I have visited most of those northern states and all the Western provinces and NWT. Enjoy your evening.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Jenn, the seasons and our time allowed in the USA have a lot to do with our travels, would love to explore the northern states nut not in the winter.
DeleteAnother great day!! What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteSo glad your coyote friend stayed away and allowed you guys to enjoy a friendly game of golf!!
It was a great day, and the round of golf a bonus as well.
DeleteMarket places are fun to wander through even if you don't find anything to take home with you.
ReplyDeleteYes they are fun no matter what, some are better than others.
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