Back to our favorite desert spot
Back to our favorite desert spot
We left Carefree on Monday afternoon after a run to Trader Joes, and Costco. We had to stock up on some stuff before heading to our desert home. We found our spot just like we left it last year, and we are so glad to be here. We have been looking forward to the solitude, the quite, and the dark night skies for a lot of months. We love being all alone in the middle of nowhere. This was yesterday morning. I was hoping for a wonderful sunrise like I have seen so many times here, but it was a bit too cloudy.
After giving the RV a total cleaning, including and especially the windows so we can see out, we went for a nice desert wander. It’s been a very long time since we got to wander in the wilds, and it was very nice.
The dogs have been kinda cooped up because of the art show, and especially the wet weather, so they were glad to get out and run. Torrey had to relearn how to run in her shoes. There are small cactus here, and if she is off leash and running, she has a pretty good chance of stepping on one. So these worked good last year.
We found a small pile of old antique cans. If you were reading this blog last year, you remember my post about this area being used by General Patton during WW2. It is still so crazy to me that there are tank tracks everywhere around here. There are also several places where they made walking paths with the rocks. I will have to post about that later though. Anyway, we found this old Shasta can. The top was pierced with a small knife, no pull tops back in the day. I googled this can and it is from the early fifties, so not war era.
I absolutely love saguaro cactus, they are like snow flakes, every single one is different. When they die and fall over, their ribs are usually all that remains. Generally they fall straight down, like a tree. This one bent over instead.
As we were heading back from our wander, Al pointed to this mountain range and said, “There are your desert Tetons” Yes indeed, there they are.
Great images …even the can. Love Torrey’s boots and at least no sore paws there. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
Love Torrey’s red accessories. What a neat place to explore, although in someways it is kind of creepy, like frozen back in time with the cans and tank tracks. Mom fell into a Saguaro cactus once back in college and can attest to the pain that causes. She got a spine in her behind and had to pull it out…couldn’t sit down for a couple days she says. Keep those shoes on Torrey! Enjoy your beautiful spot.
WOW. The dessert has its own rare beauty, and the things one can find here (that OLD SHASTA CAN!) along with dried up cacti, there must be an almost ghostly silence to this place. GORGEOUS. And the dogs are sweet as always, following your lead. LOVE THE BOOTIES! The local dogs wear these for the ice on the sidewalks!
Have a super day, Mary! Anita
Those bent over cactus ribs are incredible! Never seen anything like that!
What an interesting place can’t wait to learn more! Torrey you look very smart in you harness and booties! Love Dolly
I would say what a fantastic spot of Earth and place to go on a walk about. Those red shoes on Torrey are so cool. What a cool shasta can. Do you guys have a mental detector out there with you?
Whats your next Art Show?
glad you’ve returned to a favorite spot. :)
Torrey’s shoes remind me of the booties that the Iditarod dogs wear to protect their paws. I have given up on getting my dogs to actually walk while wearing them.
You’re making me want to go back! I was SO paranoid about someone stepping on a cactus but I cannot keep track of twelve booties. That can is a wonderful old find!
I can feel the warmth from here! The scenery is gorgeous. Love Torrey’s little shoes, that is a brilliant idea!
Great looking place – remarkable that the tank tracks are still there.
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
Wow! Can we swap places? What a spectacular place to stay and explore. I’ll admit that I would definitely become a hoarder. All of those cans would be mine! I love old bottles and cans!
Oh wow, what a cool spot!
DM
What a great spot. Love the shot of the old dead saguaro. Torrey looks adorable in her running shoes!
That cactus is awesome! I’m jealous! That looks like a great place to visit. Love Torrey’s red gear! She is too cute!
Looks like a gorgeous place. Enjoy the the solitude and quiet. And, yes, Torrey looks a little funny, but very cute in those shoes. :-)
Torrey looks so festive. What a neat place to explore.
Wow! What a gorgeous and fascinating area! I can see why you love it!
What part of AZ are you in Mary? Beautiful! I grew up in Saguaros in Mesa. Love it now that I am old.
We are outside of Bouse and Quartzsite. Love it here.
It is very interesting to go to a desert.
Within a click.
Everything happens within a click.
Gosh, it looks beautiful there, no wonder you look forward to going back so much. That can is really cool….I love to find old things like that when exploring.
A clean RV, a desert and dogs….perfect!