The downside to this is we've had to put up with generators running at most hours of the day and campsites where we might only be ten feet or so from another rig. Even at Mittry Lake, in Yuma, AZ, where we were at least a quarter mile from our nearest neighbor, that neighbor had a loud and annoying generator we could hear loud and clear. That tends to ruin the boondocking experience for us.
So after 12 days at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson hiking, eating, and catching up with a friend, we decided it was time to get back out into the public lands where there are no neighbors, no road noise, and uninterrupted views.
We're camped now in the Coronado National Forest outside of Patagonia, AZ. All we can see are a few lights from the town at night. The forest road we're perched way above has almost zero traffic, and there are no man-made objects to obscure our 360 degree views.
Ahhh beautiful solitude. Tonight we grill Idaho elk steaks and drink Napa Valley merlot.
Love the shot of Mount Wrightsen…been on top of that one a few times. Enjoy your weather, solitude and views.
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That mountain is out there just staring at us. We'll have to hike to the top later this week.
ReplyDeleteWow! Idaho elk steaks, I'll try those one day :) Great Pictures!
ReplyDeleteThere's always plenty of elk to go around!
DeleteI suspect that you'll praise solitude less when you experience more isolated dispersed campsites, and your appetite is sated. Remember, most winter "boondocking" is a travesty of higher-quality, DISPERSED camping. Perhaps a smaller rig would help you get away from the boondocking masses. There is something to be said for Morrissette's (toSimplify.net) minimalist approach.
ReplyDeleteWe were "asking for it" this winter by deciding to check out Quartzsite during the RV show and Havasu during the Fireworks Festival. It's pretty easy to find solitude in AZ, and we'll be doing that next year rather than attending the crowded events. If we ever start praising solitude less we'll know it's time to come off the road!
DeleteLooks like you are having a wonderful time... keep enjoying your solitude, we completely understand the joys you are experiencing.
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