Road Trip Blogs

Desert Days – February 2020

February 11 to 15: My morning walks are like little retreats for me. A time just to be, not to think deep thoughts, not to work out problems, not to dwell on the meaning of life, just time to be...
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My Desert Birthday – February 2020

Monday February 10. LaPosa South, Quartzsite, Arizona. Today is my birthday and I am happy to be alive and well. It is cool and windy when I go out for my morning walk, but it feels good to be outside...
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A Trip to Yuma – Arizona – February 2020

Saturday February 8, there is no morning walk in the desert, as Clifford and I are driving from our campsite at LaPosa South to Yuma, Arizona, which is new territory for us once we pass the Palm Canyon turnoff. The...
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Desert Days – Arizona – February 2020

Clifford and I are camped at LaPosa South, BLM land south of Quartzsite, Arizona, next to my brother Rollie. Monday February 3 to Friday February 7: Monday is very windy, all last night and into the day. Dust at sunrise...
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LaPosa South – Arizona – February 2020

February 1 & 2: I am very much enjoying quiet morning walks in the desert here at LaPosa South, south of Quartzsite, Arizona, where Clifford and I are now camped. I find so much beauty in the trees, especially old...
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LaPosa South – Arizona – January 2020

January 27 to 31: Monday starts with a move from Roadrunner BLM where Clifford and I have been camped the last two weeks to the long-term LaPosa South, both south of Quartzsite, Arizona. It is just a few miles, but...
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Last Days at Roadrunner – January 2020

The last days at Roadrunner, January 22 to 26, include participation in Quartzfest, the ham radio gathering held just south of Quartzsite, Arizona, which is attended by several hundred ham radio operators. A variety of classes are offered every day...
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Roadrunner – Arizona – January 2020

Thursday January 16-Tuesday January 21: Clifford and I arrived at Roadrunner BLM 14-day dispersed camping area south of Quartzsite, Arizona, yesterday afternoon for Quartzfest, the week-long ham radio festival. We are set up in the same spot where we were...
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