QUARTZSITE WRAP

It was mid morning when we said adios to Nancy, as we pulled out of our desert campsite, both of us headed for home.  Instead of staying on Interstate 10 all the way back to Tucson, I veered south on State Route 85 at Buckeye, staying on 85 through Gila Bend all the way to Ajo.  Not too far past Ajo, you can stay on 85 southbound into Mexico, or turn east on SR 86 through the Tohono Indian Reservation.  This alternative route is a little longer, but it was a nice break from the same ole, same ole sights on the freeway. 

Since I wasn't able to post any pictures of our stay in Quartzsite, here's a few of the highlights.  Warning!!!  --  The last few photos show a part of the human anatomy, and if you might be offended, don't look any further.

 I'm not particularly fond of burnt marshmellows, but Patty and Nancy enjoyed the ritual on several nights.

 This was one of several spectacular sunrises.

 No, we didn't eat the whole thing, but the leftovers were gone within 24 hours.

 This propane campfire was one of my bargain purchases.

 Nancy's new rock shield installed between her motor home and Jeep.

 You might find just about any kind of bumper sticker in Quartzsite.

The Readers Oasis Bookstore in Quartzsite has gained some notoriety from it's quirky owner, who is known as the naked bookstore guy.  Since this was Nancy's first rodeo in Quartzsite, this local attraction was on the list of things to do.

People were lined up for this guys autograph, so I guess if you take off some of your clothes, you can become a celebrity.

 

In the interest of full disclosure, the guy does have something covering the jewels, but it's not much!

Quartzsite hasn't lost it's appeal to us, even after about 20 years of annual visits to this winter oasis for RV's in the desert.  It's often said that you either love, or hate Quartzsite.  Some, perhaps a lot of RV owners don't like to dry camp, but we still do, and that's part of the attraction to Quartzsite in late January.  It's been a fun 3 weeks away, but it's always good to be back home.