March is our first trip of 2018? Wondering where we've been? Flew to Florida for Christmas, then drove Baja Mexico down to Loreto at the end of January, returning mid February. Finally back into the Nest Egg.
March 5 – 10, 2018
Lake Pleasant • Roosevelt Lake • McDowell
Monday March 5
Lake Pleasant AZ spot #68 on the hill, west of cave creek’s In n Out... and bed bath and beyond.
Somewhat windy so no kayak but wandered around, visited visitor center, short hike to shore. Calmed down so should have kayaked later, but didn’t.
Tuesday March 6
Windier today so hiked instead. Reservoir was choppy, will keep low 80s temps down for 3.3 mile desert walk. Saw the wild burros, a group of 6 or 7. And they made donkey sounds! Drove around the park and took out kayak for a short paddle. Bill fell in getting out HAHAHAA Good thing it was only a foot deep. I did a beach cleanup, too much trash.
Wednesday March 7
Roosevelt Lake, but first, more groceries, In n Out, fuel...
About a 90 min drive on the beeline hwy, from lake to lake, going thru Jakes Corners, new territory. Parked in the beachside random camping area, someone leaving gave us their prepaid pass for first night, $8 a night, easy kayak launch. Busy place, and sure to get busier on the weekend. Finally kayaked. Nice neighbor with friendly dog.
Thursday March 8
Slept in late. Drove to visitor center to pay for second night. Hung out, kayaked -- Bill sited a BALD EAGLE overhead -- biked on soft sand a bit, kayak a bit more in some good wind. No hookups so fires at night.
Friday March 9
Last stop McDowell in Fountain Hills. Campground full but got 2 nights; mountain bike event here, stopped to see some 5pm action. Tried to bike but slope in campground too much for me, no energy today. Any further meant more uphill - no can do. About 82 degrees and sunny which doesn’t help. Tomorrow to be cloudy, maybe then. Bill’s allergies hit about 4am.
Great cloudy and coolish, well not hot, day and got in some good riding on the easy trail!
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