Mon Dec 6
This morning we spent about three hours hiking from the campground to the London Bridge where we window shopped and just took in the sights and atmosphere along the waterfront. After hiking back to camp we took a drive across the bridge and around the loop on the island. There are several high-end resorts and RV parks there along with beaches and marinas. The wind was calm, the weather was warm and sunny and the lake was like glass. It was a happy, peaceful time. We then left camp and parked in a large unidentified vacant gravel lot just north of town and enjoyed a relaxing evening as we watched the sun set.
This morning we spent about three hours hiking from the campground to the London Bridge where we window shopped and just took in the sights and atmosphere along the waterfront. After hiking back to camp we took a drive across the bridge and around the loop on the island. There are several high-end resorts and RV parks there along with beaches and marinas. The wind was calm, the weather was warm and sunny and the lake was like glass. It was a happy, peaceful time. We then left camp and parked in a large unidentified vacant gravel lot just north of town and enjoyed a relaxing evening as we watched the sun set.
Tue Dec 7
Dad started the morning wishing Aunt Bonnie a happy birthday. We then headed for Quartzsite. We stopped as we crossed the Bill Williams River just above the Parker Dam for some scenic views. We then continued on through Parker and to Quartzsite where we decided to stay in the long term BLM area just south and west of town. The ladies at the entrance station were friendly and helpful and they invited us to park near them. When we got over there another lady walking her dog told me they were all single women and right then I decided we were NOT going to camp near the "cougar den" and I told Dad so in no uncertain terms. So we found a nice site a little way off and set up camp for the next two weeks. We then drove around town to find the church, the laundromat and the post office to where we are having mail forwarded. Dad then called Phil Mortensen with whom he worked for many years at AMI. We also did several motorcyle trips with him on the BMW. We hadn't seen him for the past 7 or 8 years. (Dave had seen him earlier at Overton and gave us his cell phone number.) It turns out he is here camping near us in the same area and Dad made plans to get with him tomorrow morning. The weather has been sunny and warm and I'm soaking it in!
Wed Dec 8
This morning Phil rode his bicycle over and we visited with him for quite some time. We found that he has been spending winters here for the past six years and we talked a lot about what to see and do around this area. We then rode our bikes over to his camp for some more fat chewing and catching up on old times. We invited him to dinner and a movie for the evening. It is good to find old friends and renew friendships.
Dad started the morning wishing Aunt Bonnie a happy birthday. We then headed for Quartzsite. We stopped as we crossed the Bill Williams River just above the Parker Dam for some scenic views. We then continued on through Parker and to Quartzsite where we decided to stay in the long term BLM area just south and west of town. The ladies at the entrance station were friendly and helpful and they invited us to park near them. When we got over there another lady walking her dog told me they were all single women and right then I decided we were NOT going to camp near the "cougar den" and I told Dad so in no uncertain terms. So we found a nice site a little way off and set up camp for the next two weeks. We then drove around town to find the church, the laundromat and the post office to where we are having mail forwarded. Dad then called Phil Mortensen with whom he worked for many years at AMI. We also did several motorcyle trips with him on the BMW. We hadn't seen him for the past 7 or 8 years. (Dave had seen him earlier at Overton and gave us his cell phone number.) It turns out he is here camping near us in the same area and Dad made plans to get with him tomorrow morning. The weather has been sunny and warm and I'm soaking it in!
Wed Dec 8
This morning Phil rode his bicycle over and we visited with him for quite some time. We found that he has been spending winters here for the past six years and we talked a lot about what to see and do around this area. We then rode our bikes over to his camp for some more fat chewing and catching up on old times. We invited him to dinner and a movie for the evening. It is good to find old friends and renew friendships.
Haha Cougar Den. You are funny. Sorry to hear about the crash. Glad you guys are okay! I love you!!
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