After dropping Julia off at the Las Vegas airport, I hitched up and
started driving south on Hwy 95 with Yuma as a potential destination. I
clipped the state of California long enough to buy some gas at
$4.55/gallon and some figs for $8/package. I preferred the figs. They
were tasty but not overly sweet. The figs were purchased from a
roadside stand that also sold unfiltered honey. The woman asked me to
try a couple of samples. The clover honey was similar to what I’ve had
before, but the Desert Wildflower honey was very different–almost spicy
and with a pleasant finish. A small container was $20, so I satisfied
myself with just the figs.
Hwy 95 was very crooked and dippy. By the time I reached Parker, I
had reconsidered Yuma as my destination. By the time I reached
Quartzsite, I was ready to be done driving. Just south of Quartzsite, I
passed several Long Term Visitor areas that I recognized. I kept
driving until I passed what looked like another LTVA, but was nearly
deserted. The sign said Roadrunner–14 day camping limit. I pulled in
and talked to the campground host (who waved off registration since I
was only staying one night). I found a quiet spot that would allow for
an early morning quick getaway and parked without unhitching.
The time was about 2 pm., and the afternoon quickly heated up to the
mid-80’s inside the Scamp. There were no services or hookups here, but
the price was right (free). By early evening, the temperatures cooled
off to the very pleasant lower 70’s. Elvis and I took a long walk out into
the desert. Roadrunner was practically empty; the camp host assured me
that it would be packed by January. Clouds moved in to prevent a viewing
of the sunset, but the colors in the clouds were amazing.
The night was cool, comfortable and quiet. Elvis woke up at 5:45 a.m.,
shook and placed his paws impatiently on my bed, demanding to be fed.
Today, I needed to start making better time and mileage in order to
get to my cousin’s place in Missouri by Saturday. I drove the
interstate through Phoenix and then to Tucson. I’m camped tonight at the
Prima County Fairgrounds RV Park, which has blazing WiFi, showers and
hookups for $30/night.
Tomorrow, I’ll head for New Mexico.
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