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Title: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 10:25:49 AM


Shy Guy getting his face washed.  Just like a little kid, he hates it....

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and Angel is ready to roll.....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 10:47:02 AM

Soon we are over the top of the mountains and ready to drop down in to the desert.....where the temperature quickly changes...and so does the scenery.


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 10:47:57 AM



A look down the main street of the town of Anzo Borrego and a view of the mountains that we'd just came over....


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A good thing they had a sign telling us.......otherwise, we wouldn't know.....


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 10:48:51 AM



and a few examples of the Air Art of the desert.....


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 10:49:36 AM




A dragon serpent crossing under the road.....


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:02:24 PM

National Parks are free this weekend......but then they're always free if you have a senior pass...Joshua Tree NP here we come.....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:03:16 PM


And our first view of the Colorado River on this trip....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:04:20 PM



And here is the view from our hotel room here in Lake Havasu, Arizona....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:05:10 PM



The view from Lake Havasu Harley Davidson....

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And the London Bridge....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:05:58 PM




Boat and pedestrian traffic seem to be a little heavier on the other side of the bridge....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:06:37 PM




and the eye candy views go on for ever and ever.....thongs seem to be the wear for the day for the girls...

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:07:53 PM



and did I mention that there are lots of boats....

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Up on top is the London Bridge....

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On both sides of the bridge, every other flag is British and American flags.....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:08:51 PM




Shy Guy says "oh boy.....Mexican food for dinner tonight"

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and the steak, chicken and shrimp sizzling fajita finally arrives.....time for groceries...

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 16, 2017, 01:09:26 PM



It's supposed to be in the low 90s today.  Looking forward to today's adventures.  But sunset from our room last night was also very nice.....

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Have a great Easter day everybody!  :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: D-N-D on April 17, 2017, 05:51:17 AM
Very Nice !!! Thanks for the Pictures !!!!

Dante
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: muddypaws on April 17, 2017, 07:27:40 AM
Great pictures.. Really like the one im the black suite....
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: mr_magoo on April 17, 2017, 09:03:15 AM
Looks like a great time JC, like the sculptures thanks for sharing. 
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 09:07:44 AM
Great pictures.. Really like the one im the black suite....

That one is special for you and Alan...... Hard on an old many to be around to much of that kind of activity....started feeling like a dirty old man.  I could have been arrested for the thoughts it invoked.

Getting in to the jeep in the desert, sliding around in the back seat, ripped the azz out of my jeans on some bad weld spots.  The little rip only got larger as this weekend progressed.  Sure hope I didn't offend anybody cuz I go commando.  :P
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: RGlideKid on April 17, 2017, 10:43:51 AM
Really nice pics, JC.  Looks like an awesome adventure!

And BTW, we could have done without the "commando" remark.  It (almost) ruined my memory of all that other curvy scenery!   :P
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: GregKhougaz on April 17, 2017, 12:02:31 PM
Nice pictures, JC! Enjoy your trip.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 08:33:55 PM
On the way back in to California and to San Diego we stopped in Glamis.  If you're in to the sand toys you've probably heard about it even if you've never been there.  I've passed through Glamis several times and it's always RVs and sand rails, dune buggys, quads, etc. for as far as the eye can see.  And you can certainly rent any type of sand toy that is your pleasure, from any number of places out there.


 But this time there were probably less than 100 total.  Not sure why it was so deserted but here's a link to what it normally looks like.... 

https://www.google.com/search?q=glamis+dunes&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS718US718&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjEnP212azTAhUL7mMKHRdXClcQ_AUIBygC&biw=1600&bih=770#imgrc=_ 

Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 08:34:53 PM



But here are some pics of what it looked like today.....


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 08:36:06 PM

Sand Toy Capitol of The World......


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We met these three people in Glamis, at the store.  They are from New Jersey and these two are riding from Los Angeles to Miami.  They plan to ride 70-90 miles a day.  The bikes weigh 18 lbs. and I just found it very interesting....


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 08:37:02 PM



It was pretty much deserted but there were a few people out there....


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Mountains of sand for as far as you can see.....

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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 08:38:13 PM



I have to say that this is the softest sand that I've ever experienced in this country......almost like powder.  The only place I've felt softer sand was in the Bahamas.


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 08:39:16 PM

And, like any desert, the sand is constantly changing and does cover the road from time to time.  They do a pretty good job of keeping it off the highway but the roads do get covered from time to time......just put it in four wheel drive and keep going.....


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: JCZ on April 17, 2017, 08:39:59 PM


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Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: Jock on April 18, 2017, 06:36:56 AM
And yet another fun filled journey down the road of life.  You and Babe are maximizing the adventure leaving no stones unturned!

Thanks for taking us along.

 :coolblue:
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: Grizzly on April 18, 2017, 05:29:51 PM
Another wonderful Ride Report JC.   :2vrolijk_21:

Lake Havasu is one of my favourite places... Thanks for the memories!
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: TinSpinner on April 19, 2017, 05:09:16 PM
And, like any desert, the sand is constantly changing and does cover the road from time to time.  They do a pretty good job of keeping it off the highway but the roads do get covered from time to time......just put it in four wheel drive and keep going.....


That could get interesting on a motorcycle!

Great pictures, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Journey through the desert.....
Post by: coloradotom on April 19, 2017, 05:24:55 PM
That could get interesting on a motorcycle!

Great pictures, thanks for sharing.

Oh yeah it does. That desert sand is super soft, especially on them soft shoulders. They sure aren't dirt. I just about dumped my bike on CA62 west of Vidal pulling off for some shade at was going maybe 10mph and that front tire sunk right to the rim and well, that was that.