Our First Stop in Arizona

After watching our dear Kanuckleheads lose we decided to brave the weather and head for warmth.  Kaye is tired of socks and hoodies.



Jim wanted us to stay another day, he said travelling was just a waste of fuel due to the high winds.  So we checked out the map, chose a different route that would put the wind up our butt and get us off of Interstate Freeways.  It added another 75 miles to the journey so we did not make it to Yuma.  Oh well.

The wind was so strong I hardly needed a push on the pedal to cruise along at 100klms.  


When we stopped for a Kyle break I took this picture of a crow, nose into the wind, hanging onto the fence for dear life.


All of the trees and shrubs have these irrigation dams built around them to hold the water long enough for it to actually soak in.  Smart.


As the miles were left behind us, the sky cleared and the true look of the desert appeared. Sure not like the old John Wayne movies.  I posted a couple of separate photo albums as well.



The climb out of the desert floor and over to the Colorado River was a really fun drive.  Brand new pavement, winding road and sparse traffic.  When we crested the summit we could see the green belt twisting South.  We had found water.

Hyw 95 intersected with IS 10 just outside of Blythe California.  We asked at a gas station if there we any nice RV spots close by.  He directed us to just over the river, onto the Arizona side.  There were lots.  Most are permanent parks but we found a mixed one that is gorgeous.
 Map Location of River Breeze RV Resort

As soon as we left the main road a golf cart drove through the intersection.  It was followed by a four wheeler off road machine. They are licensed and legal on the road in CA and AR and everyone has one, or two or three of them.Local Transportation pictures.

The local birds are very vocal with pretty voices, not like the crows at Alder Bay.  We have decided to stay another day.  Total is the last day of spring break and lots of the people with children are packing up.  We figure the roads will be busy.  This place is very nice and we are actually starting to relax.  Our phone is on.