Just a brief blog as I had most of my blog written and then lost it all!
I left Quartzsite on Feb 7 and drove to the California border where i had to stop and declare any citrus fruit. I happened to have a whole bag full of freshly picked oranges that someone had given me, as well as some limes and lemons!
The border guard told me those were not allowed due to concerns about diseases carried by the peels. I asked if I could take them if I peeled them and he allowed that, so I spent a messy 1/2hr peeling fruit and then handed him the peels!
The drive to Joshua Tree National Park was few hours through more desert and little traffic.
I was unable to camp in the park as all sites were taken (week-end) and had to go to the RV resort nearby. Despite the high cost, it was a treat to have hook ups, shower, and a heavenly swim in their heated indoor pool!
The next day, I couldn't wait to leave as it was like RV city with little space.
I managed to get a site at the park and it was wonderful being there!
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| Joshua trees come in all sizes and shapes! |
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| Belle campground |
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| My campsite at Belle Campground |
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| View from my campsite |
Camping there was fun as I met many great people and went for hikes daily.
Dry camping for 9 days with no services (except one toilet but no water) was a challenge and I was very sparing with my electric and water use. I checked my gauges daily and learned about electricity . I have 2 solar panels and now know ohm's law which is volts x amps = watts !I still don't fully understand it but am getting better at it.
The library is closing in a few minutes so I'll send a few photos of the rocky "Whales" !
They really look like whales!!
And some more rocks:
And one last one:
"It isn't the mountains ahead that wear you out.
It's the grain of sand in your shoe." (author unknown)
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