Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The Final Day of Travel

It’s a scenic drive from Golden Valley to Yuma, especially the first bit just past Kingman.

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The rise just before Lake Havasu City is also picturesque as well.

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The day passed quickly and before we knew it almost, we were in the rolling dunes just north of Yuma.

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That first glimpse of a green field or one being irrigated tells us we’re almost there.

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We were surprised to see so much cotton still on hand.  Usually it has been harvested and shipped by the time we arrive each fall.

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That’s it!  the sign for Cactus Gardens…we are “home” for the winter.

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The night after we arrived, a huge harvest moon rose over the foothills and the park just behind us.  What a sight!  We witness this once yearly, if we’re lucky.  Traveling is fun, and we enjoy it so much, but it’s good to know we’re back and settled for a while.

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