After spending the last six weeks working long long long hours (that's for you J & B Mac) on a remodeling project, we are finally on our way. Rosa was exhausted after all her packing and slept soundly in the back seat. Southeastern Arizona is extreme scenery - fantastic rock formations. The Joshua Trees were all in bloom - looking like Dr. Seuss characters - but there were also green spots around Bowie with pecan orchards. Now we are in absolute heaven in the Lincoln National Forest (Apache Campground) at 9000 feet elevation outside Cloudcroft, a ski area in New Mexico. Temps in the low 80s, towering trees, and the smell of pines. Luckily the fires are to our north, although we saw lots of smoke around Alamagordo. With 350 miles under our belt, we are enjoying this peaceful spot, the only disturbance being a noisy little humming bird that keeps buzzing us. I'm afraid her nest may be nearby. Also, there are beautiful monarch butterflies [shades of Mr. Kaplan, the boys 5th grade teacher who banded[?]monarchs).National Forests are the best - no services but only $9 a night (Max gave them a $1 donation also) with a Senior Pass.
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| Pecan Orchard near Bowie, AZ |
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| Cloudcroft, NM |
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| Joshua Trees at an AZ rest area |
