We arrived back in Arizona yesterday afternoon after leaving Edgar and Anna's Punta Vista RV park in Santa Ana. This was our second stop with them and it was again a pleasure. We had a good chat with Edgar and this time I met Anna as well. She has cancer and was not well when we were there in November so I didn't see her. There were about seven other rigs there on Wednesday night with us and they said their business is down this year as is all of Mexico. Edgar didn't remember us until Eric mentioned the Harley and then it all came back to him. He does love motorcycles. He said he wanted a picture of Blue for his bedroom wall! I wonder what Anna would think!
We left San Carlos on Tuesday morning about 9am as we didn't have too far to travel. It was really hot by the time we pulled out and was supposed to get up to 85 that day. Nice. We were bittersweet about leaving but we have to start moving slowly north. A fellow across from us (from Nanaimo) suggested the Casino RV park near Why. The trip to Santa Ana was uneventful and the trip north through Hermisillo was fairly smooth. The signage is good so all went well. We were stopped at the military check point and they wanted our passports but when Eric opened the door to the garage and the young army officer saw the motorcycle he changed his mind. No problemo and away we went. The Mexicans really love the motorcycle!
We rolled into Santa Ana around 2pm and it was hot there as well. A pleasant sunny evening. Eric rode the bicycle to get limons for the beer and we again note what a nice town Santa Ana is. A really pretty little Mexican city and it probably warrants a longer visit some time.
Parked at Edgar and Anna's in Santa Ana.
Looking forward in the park.
Evening shot of the church in Santa Ana.
The young Mexican in the booth asked us if we "Didn't like Mexico" because we were turning in our RV sticker. We said we certainly do like Mexico and hope to return next year but that there are too many hassles with the stickers and we preferred to buy a new one each year. No problemo! When we hit the border the traffic was backed up for about a mile. What a surprize as it is usually quiet. There was only one other RV in the line and the rest was car and small truck traffic. We wondered what was up. We had about an hour wait with vendors like you see on the wait in Nogales. When we got to the border the friendly young American border guard informed us that is Spring Break week this week and next and people were zipping back and forth across the border. Maybe to Puerto Penasco who knows. Always something. Anyway he asked us no questions other than "did we have any illegal drugs with us!" and said have a nice day! Crappy because I was so careful not to bring anything back that I couldn't bring into the U.S. I guess I should just be greatful, right!
We turned right at Why (about 10 miles south of Ajo) on highway 86 for about 2 miles and then left into the Hickiwan RV park behind the Casino. Nice big pull through sites with full hook-up for $16 a night, $85 a week or $285 a month. Showers, laundry and somewhere to gamble if you wish. We are looking straight out at the hills and it is very quiet, except for the noisy donkeys over night! They can really make a racket. We went into Ajo this morning for breakfast and groceries and will probably stay here until Monday and then move into Yuma as we have a few things to do there. There is lots on our list of things to buy from this winter's journey. Eric has unloaded the Harley and headed up the road somewhere to clear the cobwebs. It is windy and warm (not hot) and we got a little bit of rain this morning. The desert and the hills are green and beautiful as the flowers are starting to bloom. Lots of hiking trails if you wish.
Looking out at the hills in the Hickiwan RV park.
Nice and lonely!
So we are back in the U.S. We both agree we like Mexico better!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
We have tried to set up the satellite dish and for the first time it was a complete failure, two hours and nothing although we did hit it briefly once. Even with a borrowed finder we couldn't get it. Eric thinks that maybe there is something damaged in the LNB but who knows. We were right on the compass marking from last time and the finder said we were there but, no go! Oh well there are always DVD's and music and we are really enjoying the quiet anyway.
Yesterday, Saturday we decided to spiffy things up a bit. The RV was really dusty and needed a good vacumn, floor and window wash which took me about three hours. Eric washed Blue and then it was time to go for a ride. I had forgotten mayo and we headed into Ajo to get some on the Harley. It was so nice although windy we decided to ride into Gila Bend. There was a fair bit of spring break traffic and there were lots of vehicles filled with sunburned, hung over, cranky kids! Boy do I not miss those days! They were getting stopped by the police for speeding and then pulled over by the border patrol at their check point. Us oldies of course just rolled right through. A nice ride and then home for happy hour and bed.
Today is Sunday and while I did some baking Eric washed the truck. It hasn't had a wash since we headed south and it was a big job. Since neither of us enjoy washing vehicles it is just a big pain in the rump! Eric has gone for another ride and I am going to read. Tomorrow we move into Yuma and it will be a lot noiser and busier but we have stuff to do and buy so onward we go!
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