We Are In Why, AZ.....(Catch Up Post)Dinner at the Black Pearl Restaurant at Pirate Den Resort, Campfire at Roadrunner

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

We moved to Why, Arizona yesterday and today is going to be a strictly do nothing type of day. This post and the next couple are going to include catch up posts. I was hoping not to use that phrase any more but it is what it is and I am who I am...😎

Our views as we sat out at Coyote Howls in Why, AZ
having our morning mug of coffee.

As the sun went down this evening there was a touch of
light on the mountains to the East.

The sun set behind the clouds this evening and I could  see
some light in the clouds but no color.

It was a quiet day here at Coyote Howls RV Park and we enjoyed the quiet.

(Catching Up)

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Today we took a ride. We left Roadrunner going north on US-95 then merged on to I-10 going west. We took Exit 1 and headed North on Ehrenberg-Parker Highway eventually connecting to US-95 going north in California. Turning East at CA-62 we crossed back into Arizona where we turned North on AZ-95. Our end goal was the Black Pearl Restaurant at Pirates Den Resort on Riverside Drive in Parker, AZ. After dinner we headed South on AZ-95 which eventually connects back to US-95 in Quartzsite and then home to Roadrunner and the Stinger "B". It was an enjoyable ride and the pictures below tell the story of our day.

Driving through

the Dome Rock Mountains.

I do like this view as we are coming down out  
of the mountains.

Heading North on the

Ehrenberg-Parker Highway

This Mission is near Poston, AZ

Crossing the Colorado River

I believe these are the Riverside Mountains ahead.

We made a brief stop at Wyatt Earp's Cottage in Vidal, CA
for a couple of pictures. Friends, Cheryl and Dave, had
mentioned visiting here so we thought it would be a fun stop.

This is what is on the marker in front of the cottage.

Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp

1848 – 1929

Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp

1861 – 1944

Earp Cottage

Vidal, California

The legendary lawman, gun-fighter, gambler, businessman and miner along with his wife, Josephine, inhabited this "dream – come – true" cottage from 1925 – 1928. During the fall, winter and spring months, while he worked his "Happy Days" mines in the Whipple Mountains a few miles north of this site. This is the only permanent residence they owned in their long lives together.

Their ashes are buried in the Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, Colma, California

 Erected 2002 by Billy Holcomb Chapter, E. Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 108.)

Black Peak known by the locals as "P Mountain"
which is part of the Buckskin Mountains.

On AZ-95

going by/through a part

of the Buckskin Mountains.

We had dinner at the Black Pearl Restaurant at 
Pirates Den Resort.

We were able to sit out on the covered part of the patio.
It was a little pricey but the food was delicious and we
will definitely go back again.

There were birds on the deck though they were not bothersome
and ducks swimming by on the river.

The sun was setting as we headed home

after what was a fun day.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 

This was our last full day parked out in the Roadrunner BLM for this our 9th Adventure. We do like it out here and will be sad to leave but at the same time are looking forward to what the road ahead brings. Tomorrow we will head south back to Ogilby Road and park next to Deb and Riley in the same spot we left just a little over three weeks ago and we are definitely looking forward to our time there.

Today was a day to start packing up and get ready for our move. I, also, went into Quartzsite to pick up a few things at Gem World and Coyotes Market. The plan for the evening was sitting out and watching the sunset, a nice dinner, and a campfire. 

We are the only one left in our neighborhood and tomorrow
we will be gone.

Venus and Jupiter

Tonight's Campfire

This is a collage of three pictures. I was trying to show 
 how quickly the black inkiness of the desert takes over
in just a few feet.

First there was a glow over the mountains, bottom picture.
Then the moon popped up over the mountains, top picture. 

It is always amazing to me just how much light the full
moon brings to the desert. 

It was a beautiful night and we enjoyed sitting out near the fire. A perfect last evening in one of our favorite spots parked out in the desert in Arizona.

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A Ride to El Centro, California

Sunday, February 9, 2020

We got up to beautiful blue skies and a few clouds gracing the sky this morning. We enjoyed our coffee and blueberry muffins I made last night before getting ready to head towards El Centro for Mass and some shopping. We wanted to check out the Costco and see what else is there. We were pleasantly surprised to find out there are several grocery stores in the area, plus other shopping, and what sounds like several good restaurants. If we are in this area we would definitely go back there. The Costco was a nice one and we were able to stock up on a couple of things.

This was the view as I stepped out of the Stinger "B" this
morning. I think the clouds extended the never ending view.

We did make one stop at the Rest Area just west of here on I-8 to get rid of our garbage. It is convenient and they have several dumpsters available. There is, also, water there but no signs saying whether or not it is potable. Not knowing we hate to put it in our fresh water tank it would be nice to have that information. I have checked the internet, googled, for the information with no luck.

Driving by the Imperial Dunes.
I know I have said it before but this is what we thought
the desert was going to look like. 

The All American Canal
Part of the Imperial Irrigation System

The dunes and the sands are beautiful.
Little white dots in the distance are rigs parked out
where they can enjoy riding in the dunes with their ATV's.
(Honestly, though, we are glad this is not what the desert
is like where we park. Pretty sure the wind and sand would
not be much fun on a daily basis.)

Passing beautiful green fields filled with crops.

Ahead mountains with clouds sitting on the top.
At least that is what I think it is.

Just before this there was a sign that said, High Winds Area.
We wondered if these are planted in the median to help buffer
the wind. Regardless, it was a beautiful green section.

St. Mary's Catholic Church in El Centro.
It is a small church. We were a few minutes late and
ended up sitting in the entry way, which was surprisingly large,
with several others. Since, there is a television to watch mass
 on, several benches, and chairs readily available I would guess
this is not an unusual occurrence here for Sunday Mass.

We finished our shopping. Then had a late lunch at a Restaurant called, Burgers and Beer. Large selection of burgers,which we both had, and several other selections were available. The hamburgers were good and we would go back. I would say by the number of people there a lot of others are in agreement. Obviously, as I do most of the time at meals, I did not take any pictures but the hamburgers not only tasted good they looked good, also.

Going East on I-8 we are headed back to the Stinger "B".

Passing by more beautiful green fields.

Not sure about the black but something was growing there.

Made a stop to check out the Hot Springs LTVA near Holtville.
By the looks of the number of rigs parked here
 it is a popular place. 

Took another exit and could see the wall to the south.

More of what was on the south side.

Took a short ride on the north side but did not go far.
It is a fee area with lots of rigs and ATV's parked
in the Imperial Dunes.

Did see the All American Canal back there.

Back on I-8 we could see the Border Patrol parked
up a small hill. We could, also, see surveillance equipment.  

As you can see the wall is fairly close to I-8 here.

Another picture of the All American Canal.

No reason except I really liked the look of this tree

and this one.

I wonder if the Jeep is singing, "Me and My Shadow"?

When we got back I took these two pictures of the sun
still above the horizon.

Really liked them both.

A little later I took a walk around our spot

and took these pictures 

of the soft pink afterglow lighting up some of the clouds.

Then to the west where the sun had set it is a soft grey/blue
 tonight. It makes everything look soft, quiet, and restful.

It was an enjoyable day!

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