Where are we today ?
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After a nice travel day yesterday and some perfect weather. We enjoyed a great nights sleep. Cool enough for sleeping and 48F at 4:30 this morning. As the sun came up it was warming up nicely I got my first desert walkabout done before 8 am first mile of the day.
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| as the sun was rising |
Walking around noticed where the heavy rains last week and been flowing and a lot of the roads here had issues but have been plowed again to fix them up. Also noticed quite a few more tent campers here than last fall, but still lots of open spaces for camping.
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| there is cool wood stove inside this huge tent |
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| so peaceful all the time here |
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| lots of Saguros here |
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| they have been fixing the roads |
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| the BIG FISH is back |
Heading into AJO can notice all the mine tailings from open pit copper mine.
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| looks like snow in the distance |
And by 8:30 did nice drive to Ajo checking out Olson's grocery store and picked up a couple of food specials. Home by 9:30, its getting nice and warm, 70F no wind . So into my shorts deployed our awning and enjoyed some reading in the shade for a while. After a light tasty lunch another walkabout enjoying this desert scenery, so peaceful here.
Some interesting History of AJO can be read
HERE the Phelps Dodge open pit copper one that ceased operation in 1985.
Night of the Lepus is a science fiction horror movie filmed here in Ajo in 1972. This mural below.
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| more desert artwork? |
After lunch I took a walkabout around the corner to the WHY NOT Store just because I could before it got too hot.
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| a few wildflowers, will be more soon |
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| Water Tap by the empty gas station |
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| for sale |
Across the street is the WHY NOT store, love their murals the last stop before crossing into Mexico.
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and of course the old truck water fountain
with Music blaring from it. |
Back home to enjoy this wonderful warm sunny day. Reading in the shade.
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| the we love and are here for |
After our Happy hour time to whip up supper some tasty chicken thighs they had on sale .77 cents a lb so cooked them and some left overs for lunches.
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| so tasty and our Bourbon BBQ sauce make them amazing |
Supper just abut done and caught the beginning of another nice desert sunset.
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| this was very a very tasty supper |
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| that was the end of our sunset |
Another perfect desert day here in Why, relaxing enjoying the scenery and warm sunny days with my honey. Really it does not get much better in our books.
Thanks for dropping in and y'all had a great day as well.
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Where have we been this Winter?
Hey!! You’re heading my way!!! Maybe I’ll get to see you both before you head north.
ReplyDeleteWow be about 2 weeks here would be nice to see you again.
DeleteI think the Why Not store used to be a restuarant at one time, either that or the building just looks like that place.
ReplyDeleteThere is Granny's Restaurant next door to the Why not store.
DeleteIt is nice to have the warmer temperatures. We do like the Why/Ajo area. A nice place to hang out and relax for a while. We talked about heading that way after my sister left then decided to stick around Quartzsite a little longer. Enjoy the quiet.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy this wonderful weather.
DeleteSeems like you had a wonderful day. I guess I never learn...should NOT read your blog when I am hungry!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a perfect day thanks.
DeleteLOL,, Ms B. Like never go grocery shopping when you are hungry,.
Now that sounds like a perfect day, lots of relaxing, some exercise, good book and great eating!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maebeme it was a perfect day.
DeleteShorts, a good book and warm weather, life doesn't get much better. Enjoy your time there in Why.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Deb, we sure will enjoy our time here.
DeleteI had not heard of Night of the Lepus,it's listed as one of the 50 worst movies ever made :) With that recommendation I gotta see it!
ReplyDeleteYes I read that too apparently because of that they have a cult following, lol..
DeleteIt is so hard to leave the desert and you are making it last in a nice quiet place.
ReplyDeleteWe've got to get there next winter to check it out.
Enjoy!
It is hard to leave the desert for cooler weather, so we will make it last as long as possible.
DeleteIt sure is a nice peaceful place.
I love the dessert, too. Can't stay there too long or this old man would dry up and blow away.
ReplyDeleteWe do drink a lot of water so that does nit happen.
DeleteSuch a colorful town! Looks like lovely Arizona weather you're having. Shorts, I'm jealous! Awesome sunset and dinner!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very colourful town and lots more to see that we enjoy. The weather is awesome and we are enjoying it!
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