Blanche’s First Camp-Out… Apache Lake

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Blanche’s First Camp-Out… Apache Lake

David had consulted Compendium and chosen Burnt Corral Campground on Apache Lake which sounded like an ideal spot to spend our first camping days. We passed numerous campsites along Roosevelt Lake and wondered if we should just grab one, but decided to continue on. The turnoff for Apache Lake Trail (AZ-88) led us past Roosevelt Dam where the pavement abruptly ended and turned to gravel. The six-mile, tooth-jarring ride to the campground was worth every bump and jounce. The campsites stretched from the lake’s edge up cactus-studded hills.

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It’s all about the journey

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It’s all about the journey

A few days delay and a minor bout with COVID and we’re finally on our way. It was a lazy exit from Las Vegas as we had no definite destination in mind. This is Blanche’s “shakedown cruise” and we were champing at the bit to be on the road. We’re nomads at heart. Gypsies, wanderers… addicted to travel… slow travel.

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Three... no... Four Days in Lake Havasu Arizona – Days 3-4

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Three... no... Four Days in Lake Havasu Arizona – Days 3-4

We were in Havasu Lake for a hot air balloon festival, but we were keen to explore the area. Beyond the London Bridge, for which the city is most famous, we found lots of other activities and sights to keep us entertained. From hot air balloons, to lighthouses to old saloons in the middle of nowhere, to an evening at the theater. Read all about it.

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