Resting

Sitting here at my in-laws in Texas and thought I'd update last week's travels. We took 5 days to get to Texas and other than the Phoenix zoo, we didn't do much. That is until we made it to Alamogordo, NM.

This is where the White Sands National Monument is. It was cold! We actually came very close to just burying ourselves at home and not going anywhere! But, we decided to at least check it out and we're so glad we did! It was a really amazing place. The sand isn't the sand we were used to. It's an almost powder substance made of gypsum (selenite crystals are formed when the water evaporates from this sand-unfortunately we didn't make it to the lake bad where you can see the crystals).

It was fun to explore and then we bought a sled! Loved it there!

Then, we took a nap, packed up and drove 500 miles that night! Yikes!

Did I mention our vehicle heater went out in the middle of our trip? It was 26° out ... freezing!

Happy travels!

Getting Wild

January 17, 2016. We left Havasu amidst many tears and headed to Casa Grande for a couple of nights. We have a zoo membership, so we wanted to have a day to relax and go to the zoo. We'd been home for 10 weeks and did a lot of work. It was also the first time having the dog and cat in close quarters (yes, we adopted a cat ...), so we thought the extra night would help.

Oddly, we woke up in the morning and somehow the door was open and both animals were in bed! They're still pretty unsure of each other and neither are happy driving. The car, mostly because he wants to climb all over, especially under Ben's feet, so he had to travel in his kennel.

So, had a great time at the zoo. Mostly spent time in the farming area, totally P's choice. Funny, I was the one who had a panic attack, so we went out to the car and ate lunch. Was very nice! Last June it was hotter than hell and empty. This time the weather was wonderful and it was packed!

All in all a great day!

Today we left early and drive 290 miles to Deming, NM. Only here for a night and then we go to Alamogordo, NM, where the White Sands National Park. Be there for a couple days and we've heard this is a great time to go.

Time for dinner!

Itasca Sunflyer Makeover!

Hi folks!  So, it's been a busy couple of months here in Havasu.  I thought I'd get a lot of things done and actually get some hiking in.  But ... nope!  It's been all about the RV!  I hadn't intended on making changes so there aren't many before pictures.  I took a few pictures when we first bought her, so that will have to do!

Here's the kitchen ... there was so much wood in this rig!  I mean, there still is, just a different color!

 And, the bedroom.  This is when Ben removed all of the cornice pieces.  It's the only change we made when we bought her.  We put up new curtains.  It was the only thing I couldn't stand!

So, we painted ... and painted.  For weeks!  And, by we I mean ME! It was tough, because I really hate to paint!  But, the change is spectacular!

So, we did a few other things other than paint.  We wallpapered one wall, took out the shower glass doors and frame (it doesn't work and we use it for storage), took out the sliding doors from our closet and put up some new artwork.  Oh, also a new comforter.  Here are the final pictures!  We love it!

To see the video tour I made, click here!

We hope that this year you have an adventure!  Whatever that might look like for you!

Happy Adventures!
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