Wednesday, January 31 – We've spent the last four days boondocking in the desert in Maricopa, AZ. We were here to meet with long-time RV'er friends. We have been friends with this group since we first started RV traveling in 2009. Our first year together we met at Quartzsite, AZ, at the annual RV pilgrimage. The group has tried to get together in Quartzsite every year since, but we only have been able to attend twice. This year we decided to meet in Maricopa, AZ, because most of us were in the Phoenix/Tucson/Yuma area, and this was a nice central location for all of us.
Looing right.
Looking left.
Most of the time has been used relaxing and sharing time with friends. We really didn't do much sightseeing or other outings. We've had a covered dish dinner, snacks at happy hour, and Marsha managed to have only the women over for a morning get together. The short get together ran from 8:30-11. Geesh, how much do women have to talk about? The men poked around each others RV's and helped one of the guys install a new TV in his rig. Pretty low key stuff!
Bella loves the desert. Each day we took her for several walks. She loves all the smells and sounds in the middle of nowhere.
Each day we have two visitors. They don’t come real close to us but make their presents known. Thanks Doug for the photo.
We have a “fire” each evening in portable-gas fire rings. What a great time for telling stories, jokes and just enjoying each other’s company.
Everyday is an beautiful sunrise and gorgeous sunset! The desert just comes alive early and late each day.
Sunrise.
Sunset.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!
It certainly was a gorgeous area to visit with friends. Nothing like sitting out surrounded by the desert:) Sounds very relaxing:)
ReplyDeleteOh what fun!! So glad your group was able to get together in such a relaxing beautiful place!!
ReplyDeleteA perfect time in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteNothing quite like boon docking in the desert, the amazing views and wide open spaces.
ReplyDeleteYou take Bella for a walk? I thought cats normally walk you.
Glad it worked out and we knew you and the Prathers would be in the same area we were in. Loved the campfires since we could all get close and hear each other tell outrageous stories. What fun!
ReplyDeleteWe had such fun. Really close friends, and great times.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you guys again we had a great time. It was a cozy, bonding, and small group get together with all and perfect weather. Thanks to Marsha for all her sharing and pine needle baskets lessons..love it. 9 years with this group of friends and still going strong. YA YA'S
ReplyDeleteGood to see you made it to a reunion this year. I thought it wasn't going to happen since you didn't go to Q during the big tent time. This smaller group looks perfect to me.
ReplyDeletewow. . .the sunrise and sunset pics are magnifique! Sounds a like a peaceful relaxing few days.
ReplyDeleteIt is very scenic:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunrise/sunset pictures! Sounds like it's been a wonderful time to decompress and just enjoy time with friends!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful area, too bad no hookups.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful area, too bad no hookups.
ReplyDeleteI love the desert in the winter and the spring. Sounds like a wonderfully, relaxing time.
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