Saying Goodbye to Ajo, Arizona

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Today, I took one last hike toward a rock formation due south of our motorhome.  I am guessing it is about a mile and a half away, going up and down through hills and washes. Didn’t think I would go all the way there, so I didn’t bother to take my long lens, water or walking stick.  I would regret no water before I made my return, but all turned out well.

As I walked toward the rock formation, it looked close, but there always seemed to be one more wash I had to walk down to and then back up the other side.

Need to watch for this guy and all the little ones too.  They have sharp barbs and they are a devil to pull out.

Finally, it is getting within range.  Didn’t plan to walk the whole way, but just couldn’t stop.

Since I am here I will take one last look at the scenery around me.

Made it back to the motorhome by 2:30 to watch the end of the Daytona 500 with Dolly and Fergie, only to find out that it was delayed shortly after I left.  Didn’t miss anything.

Here are a few photographs looking to the north of our site toward Ajo on the other side of copper mine wall.
  

One last photograph of Black Mountain as seen from out site as the day is waning.  Will miss this place.