The Last Ride

Today is our last day so we took off on a 30 mile loop leaving and returning to the motor home.  Had a few geo cashes in the GPS to look for on the way.  Also more pictures of flowers and blooms on cactus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  I am not sure what type of cactus the top one is, the bottom is a prickly pear.  In 2 more weeks I’m sure they will all be in bloom.

We were going thru a canyon that takes us to the Colorado River and thus the California line.  We got to the beginning and there were two ladies on quads stopped on the road.  They weren’t sure where this road would take them so we informed them of the loop and they decided to follow us.  Gary checked with them to make sure they had enough fuel.  The road was good but a little steep in some places so he advised them on how to put the quads in low range as they had no idea.  We decided that they probably were not too experienced.

Arrived at our geo cache, was fairly easy to find.  They were excited about the cache as had heard of them but didn’t realize what was involved in finding them  The ground was full of rocks and uneven of course.  One of the ladies was having difficulty walking and stated she wished she had her CANE. !! She is in need of double knee replacements.  Oh my goodness I thought, get her back on the quad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They were really good sports about all this and commented once that “this was exhilarating”

On the return loop we followed the freeway but did have to wander thru the hills.  These little roads were worse than the canyon road.  Pretty steep and loose rocks.  We held our breath as they followed us along.  They did get a little scared they said on a couple of the hills, but just went for it.  When we returned to the motor home, we stopped and chatted with them.  One of the ladies is 77 and the other 72 aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.  We told them they did GREAT .  Complained a little of sore thumbs – both have arthritis in their hands.  We exchanged emails, the  older one lives here year round.  So we promised to look them up next year.

Had our last campfire tonight and are ready and packed  to leave in the morning.  We had some noise in the pickup that sounded like we had snow tires on.  I was concerned of course as I have to drive the thing home.  Gary took it in and sure enough is was a wheel bearing on the right front.  So glad to have that fixed before we start.

Heading for Las Vegas tomorrow and will stay until Wednesday.  Looking forward to our visit with Whit. Staying at a nice RV park with HOOK UPS no less.  Has been 3 months since we have had power and water.  Plan on taking some nice long showers.

Pray for God’s blessing on our traveling.