In my last post, there is a photo of a sculpture of three camels on the Quartzsite town limits sign. Why three camels? Before the civil war, a U.S. Army Camel Corps was established to test the effectiveness of camels for desert military transport. With the Secretary of War Jefferson Davis’ approval, there were 77 … Continue reading Quartzsite Essentials
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Indescribable – Quartzsite, AZ
Quartzsite is something that is hard to imagine if you have never seen it. There are literally thousands of campers and their rigs settled into the desert landscape living off the grid for a few days or for the entire winter season. There are large areas where you can camp for free for up to … Continue reading Indescribable – Quartzsite, AZ
Back Home in the Bighorn
It has been many weeks since we have posted a blog, as the last few weeks have been very busy and stressful. Celia’s father fell gravely ill and died in December. We needed to change our plans and fly to North Carolina to celebrate and commemorate his life. The church and Hospice community was wonderful … Continue reading Back Home in the Bighorn