We're getting ready to embark on exciting adventures travelling the United States and sharing our experiences. Follow along as we discover new cultures, try delicious foods, and create lasting memories. We decided to start our full-time RV experience by using Harvest Hosts to explore new places and meet new friends.
We arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas (I call it our Happy Place) to spend a couple of nights at the Downtown Riverside RV Park. We loved it back in February, and we loved it this time again. From walking across the Clinton Presidential Library bridge to have lunch at the "42" restaurant, to re-visiting local favorite spots, and making new friends, it was a perfect break!
Jim was able to get the water pump fixed (in record time) and then had a challenging time finding the correct line. Putting the pump on went smoothly, and we packed to move on, but we had a leak in the line. Off to the hardware store on our way out of Waco. Of course, the hardware store had every other size except the size he needed. Thankfully, he had some fuel line that was the right size. So of course he had to put it on in the parking lot of the hardware store as the heat and humidity rose at an even faster pace than his frustration!
Given the storms moving through parts of the country, we decided to head up I-35 from San Antonio, Texas to Waco, Texas. I have been a huge Joanna and Chip Gaines fan for many years, so a trip to the Magnolia Silos was an exciting excuse to head North! On the way out of San Antonio we had our first hiccup - the coach water pump stopped working. Jim determined we would have to order a new one as soon as we got to Waco; also, the starter was acting up and we needed to order one of those. But wait...there's more! We realized quickly that we had no hydraulics (translation; no levelers). So from now until we get to Tennessee and the WanderWorks Wanderlodge Hospital, we will not have levelers. Not the end of the world, but just one more thing that would have to be fixed. Life is never dull with this old Bird! Fortunately, Amazon came to the rescue and we were able to order and get both parts shipped to the RV Park (Camp Fimfo; more about that later!)
We spent Sunday evening in Kerrville, Texas at Howdy's Bar and Chill. Because we were the only Harvest Host guests tonight, we were able to park alongside the riverbank. Beautiful scenery and fun time at a traditional Texas BBQ roadhouse. Add to that I got to talk to each of my children (and grandchildren), and it was a wonderful Mother's Day!
Interesting day today - we spent a couple of hours waiting for an accident scene to clear enough to pass. Scary to see a truck literally exploded from hitting the wall of rock on the side of the highway.
We went from Tucson to Willcox, Arizona. Met the wonderful people at the Cattle Run Saloon and had delicious tacos - a great place to rest for the night!
Next stop, Mission View RV Park in Tucson, Arizona. Beautiful scenery and a chance to enjoy an indoor heated pool and hottub.
After two months in Arizona City, Arizona, we're back on the road. First stop, the Button Brewery in Tucson, Arizona. Great food from the Blacktop Grill and a spot to sleep for the night.
It's time for some fun in the sun - we found a great little RV Park in Arizona City, Arizona (Quail Run RV Park). Once we got here, we knew it was time to take a break; we will be here at Quail Run until the first week of April, taking a break with the pool, hot tub, and a host of activities as well as new friendships to cultivate!
We spent the past few days visiting a dear friend who hosted us at the Arroyo Roble Resort in Sedona. We went to several films and had an abundance of conversation! Along with spending time talking and relaxing, we were able to see a few of the films presented at the festival - what a great experience!
We spent the past couple of days exploring the Meteor Crater in Winslow, Arizona. Along with being educated on the Barringer Meteor Crater, we were educated on Meteors as well. Again, a must-see natural wonder! The crater has been the site of both exploration and the training of Apollo astronauts. Along with the crater, we enjoyed the beauty of this area - this morning we caught the beauty of the sunrise, and this evening we plan to go back up to the crater and do some star-gazing. The wonders of God's might and power combined with His infinite peace and evidence of His great love for us has at once been refreshing and humbling.
If you've never taken the opportunity to visit the Petrified Forest in Arizona, please do so! We stayed at the Crystal Forest Museum and Gift Shop in Holbrook, Arizona - this country is definitely awash in peace and harmony (my kind of place!)
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