parking area. By the time we reached there it was hot (80 ̊F). We debated whether we should go on the 1 mile walk to the old Ranch buildings or if we should just bypass it. After reading the signs indicating a fairly level trail, we decided to walk a little ways. We took a jug of water and set off. It was a nice walk and in the end we walked all the way to an old adobe brick ranch house. That was far enough. There was supposed to be more to see farther up the canyon, but by then we had walked enog so we turned back and returned to the jeep.Back at the RV Park I started my little air compressor and pumped the tire back up to 40 lbs. We'll see what it is in tomorrow morning. Just lazed around the rerst of the day, enjoying the heat and trying to find shade. Toward evening Tom Neal & Linda phoned just to check in and let us know that they were over in Casa Grande.Later after supper of Pork chops and salad we decided to call them back and let them know that we would change our route over the where they are camped and spend a day or two with them again, as our paths would not likely pass again on this trip. They were happy to here that, so will see them tomorrow.Elwin Eddy and Marleen never did show up back here. Indications are that they are in Picacho, that is only 10 miles from where we will be going to see Tom and Linda, so maybe we will catch them as well. More sunset pics and then to bed.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Day 48 - Feb 24th - Organ Pipe National Monument
Denice rolled me out of the sack at 5:30AM this morning to walk to the edge of the desert and take sunrise photos. I grumbled a lot, but of course went anyway. I guess I was rewarded, because the sunrise was great and the photos turned out well. Returned to ELTORO and had bacon and eggs for breakfast. Then prepared for a drive to Alamo Canyon. Once in the jeep and on the road there was a warning indicator telling that the left front tire of the jeep was low on air - only 23 lbs. This is the same tire that I had fixed in Quartzsite. However at 23 lbs decided it was OK for the drive. Alamo Canyon is back down the highway toward Why for about 10 miles, and then to the right on a dir raod for an additional 3 miles to a remote campground and 
parking area. By the time we reached there it was hot (80 ̊F). We debated whether we should go on the 1 mile walk to the old Ranch buildings or if we should just bypass it. After reading the signs indicating a fairly level trail, we decided to walk a little ways. We took a jug of water and set off. It was a nice walk and in the end we walked all the way to an old adobe brick ranch house. That was far enough. There was supposed to be more to see farther up the canyon, but by then we had walked enog so we turned back and returned to the jeep.Back at the RV Park I started my little air compressor and pumped the tire back up to 40 lbs. We'll see what it is in tomorrow morning. Just lazed around the rerst of the day, enjoying the heat and trying to find shade. Toward evening Tom Neal & Linda phoned just to check in and let us know that they were over in Casa Grande.Later after supper of Pork chops and salad we decided to call them back and let them know that we would change our route over the where they are camped and spend a day or two with them again, as our paths would not likely pass again on this trip. They were happy to here that, so will see them tomorrow.Elwin Eddy and Marleen never did show up back here. Indications are that they are in Picacho, that is only 10 miles from where we will be going to see Tom and Linda, so maybe we will catch them as well. More sunset pics and then to bed.
parking area. By the time we reached there it was hot (80 ̊F). We debated whether we should go on the 1 mile walk to the old Ranch buildings or if we should just bypass it. After reading the signs indicating a fairly level trail, we decided to walk a little ways. We took a jug of water and set off. It was a nice walk and in the end we walked all the way to an old adobe brick ranch house. That was far enough. There was supposed to be more to see farther up the canyon, but by then we had walked enog so we turned back and returned to the jeep.Back at the RV Park I started my little air compressor and pumped the tire back up to 40 lbs. We'll see what it is in tomorrow morning. Just lazed around the rerst of the day, enjoying the heat and trying to find shade. Toward evening Tom Neal & Linda phoned just to check in and let us know that they were over in Casa Grande.Later after supper of Pork chops and salad we decided to call them back and let them know that we would change our route over the where they are camped and spend a day or two with them again, as our paths would not likely pass again on this trip. They were happy to here that, so will see them tomorrow.Elwin Eddy and Marleen never did show up back here. Indications are that they are in Picacho, that is only 10 miles from where we will be going to see Tom and Linda, so maybe we will catch them as well. More sunset pics and then to bed.
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