We stayed one night in Yuma on our way to Tucson. Had planned on staying a week but had to change plans because of Joyce. At least we got to have dinner with friends that we had met in Palm Springs. They are fulltime RVer's, originally from Pennsylvania We have known them about 8 years.
As you come close to Yuma, the freeway is right next to the border of Mexico. Could see the wall from our truck, probably about 50' away. Lots of RV'ers boondock in Yuma, but it would make us nervous to be so close to the border with people coming over illegally from Mexico. Boondocking is when you stay out in the desert, no hookups, in the middle of nowhere. There is no protection of a park or other people. We see thousands of people that do it, but not for us. We are spoiled, we like all the comforts of water, sewer and electric.
Stayed a week in Tucson visiting friends but we are leaving tomorrow. We have been here twice and seen most of all the attractions around here.
One day we did go to the West Saguaro National Park. Thought we had been there but had only been to the east one. It is mostly hiking, but there is a 5 mile drive around. Enjoyed seeing all the different types of cactus.
Since water is so scarce in the desert, it was nice to see a refill water filling station instead of just buying one use plastic bottles. I never go anywhere without my stainless steel water bottle.
As you can see, it was a very bumpy dirt road thru the park
A saguaro cactus lives 75 years before it starts growing limbs outward. They live about 200 years.
Then we went to the Tucson Desert Museum. We had been here before but it is one of the few places we wanted to see twice. If we lived here, we would join. It is a 2.5 mile walk outside looking at animals and cactus. Kind of like a zoo but different.
Had never seen a free phone charging station before. Very Nice!
This is an agave plant. This what they make tequila out of
This another type of agave. Thought it was very unusual
These are baby cactus, thought they were cute.
I remember having this last time we were here, so had to order it again, a Prickly Pear Cactus margarita. Tasty!
Our friends took us to Tupac, AZ. today. It is an artist community. It is the one area of Arizona that we had never been too. Of course, I had to buy some one of a kind jewelry. Most of it is Native American. I bought a silver bracelet and a bracelet and earring set of Mother of Pearl and Abalone.
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