Greetings from Quartzsite, AZ❣
Maddie & I left Massachusetts on May 2nd, so we’ve already been on this journey for more than 7 months. This has been the fastest moving, most exciting 7 months of my life! As of today, I’ve driven Breezy Blue 11,603 miles & we’re 2800 miles from home! We’re less than 25 miles from California!
We arrived in Quartzsite on Tuesday night, November 30th, after 2 more grueling days of SCARY driving. I’m beyond grateful to be on LEVEL ground now.
After leaving Utah behind, the drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Sedona, AZ involved getting stuck on a mountainside for a really long time. I think there was a serious accident further down the mountain because no cars were moving in either direction. I was stuck in an uneven spot, facing down the narrow road & I kept hoping my brakes held out. 😬
I had no GPS signal, so I couldn’t tell where we were on the route. It felt like we sat there forever, but we eventually made it down. By that time, I was too tired & too stressed to drive much longer. I located the Cracker Barrel restaurant parking lot in Prescott, AZ to spend the night in the car. I also enjoyed some delicious, comfort food to soothe my nerves. Thank you again for the hospitality, Cracker Barrel! 👍🏼
On Wednesday morning, we set off for Quartzsite. It’s almost 150 miles & most of the first 41 miles is driving through a MOUNTAIN range, with almost continuous 15 mph hairpin turns. Luckily, there weren’t too many other vehicles on the road, so there were only a few, disgruntled motorists stuck crawling along behind me… 🤷♀️ When the speed limit was 15 mph, for good reason, I was shocked at how fast other vehicles sped by me when I was able to pull over to let them pass. 😳
By the time we were approaching Quartzsite, the sun was beginning to set. The area where we’re staying requires a LTVA (Long-Term Visitor Area) pass & then you just find a spot you like & claim it! I wanted to settle in before dark, so I chose a spot hastily, knowing that I could move again in the morning, if necessary. Luckily, I’m happy with my choice, so we’re “home”.
Nope! Not even a smigeon! 😁
I’m pretty sure we don’t need the Dusty Road signs… 🙄
According to Google, “It is often written that natural and manmade dust and pollution cause colorful sunrises and sunsets.” Mother Nature certainly creates spectacular colors with the dust here❣ Sunsets haven’t been as dramatic because some clouds are generally required & we rarely have anything but bright, blue skies & sunshine!
Where's Wendy? Livin' in the Edge! 