When we last reported we were all in Tucson, staying at the Lazy Days KOA for the Aluma Fiesta rally. Mom promised pictures of some of the Airstreams so here they are:
There were rows and rows of Airstreams, but Nacho and I know exactly which one is ours; we have good noses.
Mom and Dad participated in some of the seminars, catered breakfasts and dinner and attended a few of the evening programs. Going to everything that was offered would have been too much, a couple things each day made for an interesting day but not overwhelming. One interesting tour was of the Mirror Lab on the campus of Arizona State where the Astrological department is making a giant lense for a telescope to be placed in South American. Another day they toured Lazy Days RV and did comparison shopping of Fifth Wheels. An enjoyable tour that we got to ride along on was the Saguaro Cactus National Monument. There were seminars on safety and another on repairs and one on rehab or refurbishing of old trailers. On Friday, they had some area food trucks come to the park: ,Mexican-Asian, German and Indian.
Mom also participated in the Aluminum Chef cook-off, though she didn't advance to the next round. She made a Spicy Raisin Garlic dip; her required 5 ingredients were: cream cheese, pumpkin, maple syrup, raisins and navy beans. Everyone seemed to really like it as the plate was empty after sampling.
Here are a few pictures of the National Monument west of Tucson:
The rally was over on Saturday, but we stayed another night so we could spend Sunday visiting with Mom's cousin Holly and her family. We got to go along again, and WOW, it was so fun. They have 5 acres out in the country, the desert, and it is all fenced so Nacho and I could run and explore to our hearts content, which was great!!!! We haven't been able to run and explore for a month!!!! We miss running loose and investigating smells. They have three dogs also, two Australian Shepherds and a Bloodhound. The Bloodhound was our defender as the other two dogs didn't like us very much. Go figure!
I, KT, got in some trouble when I wandered into the donkey, Rosie's pen. She took exception to me being in there and tried to trample me!!! I was really scared!!!! So was Mom, Holly and Bonnie, they were all yelling at Rosie and at me to get out of there. I did, but Mom said she thought I was going to be a dead dog as it was really close!
Then Nacho tried to lick a goat and got head-butted. He didn't learn very well, as he did it again about 30 seconds later and got head-butted again. That finally taught him to leave the goats alone. Next we went to visit the Emus, but Nacho didn't like them as he barked and barked and barked. I didn't care for the Ostriches, but I just turned my back on them and didn't bark like Nacho does.
Holly's family had so many animals, but I was fascinated by the turtles, but they wouldn't let me in to investigate closer.
Tim showing Mom one of the turtles
A few of the goats, though not the one Nacho had issues with :) The white one is an earless version.
Here is Bonnie and Holly with Rosie, who I had problems with
This is Tim's workshop, cool right, looks like the Old West, which is really how their whole property is landscaped.
This wagon is in their side yard
Mom was very happy to spend the day with her cousin and family. We all enjoyed ourselves a great deal. Hope we can go back again.
The next morning, Monday, we got up early and drove south near the Mexican border. South of the town of Ajo, AZ to the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Dad says it was even neater than the Saguaro Monument. We took a 21 mile, dirt and very bumpy road, also narrow and hilly in some areas, to do a back country tour of the Monument. The campground at this National Monument was really, really nice even though it was dry camping. The restrooms and showers were the nicest and cleanest of any we have ever seen. Each campsite was incorporated into the natural surroundings and they were paved.
The cactus for which the park is named:
Views along the route we took:
Flowers were starting to bloom:
This is our campsite:
Sunset over the desert:
After spending the day and night, we were up early for a morning hike around the perimeter of the park (only space us dogs are allowed) and packed up quickly for the return trip to Casa Grande. Mom has cleaning, laundry and some chores to do before we head out with friends to boondock (dry camp) in the desert on BLM land near Quartzite, AZ. Guess that is the "thing" to do at least once, so we will do that for a few days. Dad is having the truck inspected as we have had oil issues the last couple days, and we don't want to break down along the road. We did that last year and it was no fun!!!!! We will check back soon with our adventures in Quartzite.
Stay warm, we are!!! Sorry, couldn't resist! :)
Kisses, KT
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