May 3 – 6, 2018
Arizona: Cinco de Mayo @ Forest Lakes
Thursday, May 3
Rain delayed our departure by a day, so we were able to caravan with Silver Dreamer, meeting at our usual rest stop on I-17. Partly sunny yet cool, arrived to Aspen Campground about 2pm. Spent about an hour checking out area for best tandem spot, finally only changing one, and keeping one. Got set up and took the short walk to the lake and store. Came back and everyone but Deb took a nap. In the tall pines, very quiet and peaceful here on a Thursday (that will change). New fire restrictions start at midnight so last chance for a campfire. A cow elk came strolling thru during the campfire. The Tinder Fire to the NW is still burning; saw some smoke, but hoping Wednesday’s rain slowed it down. Good, cuz I can’t get warm. Sat around a great fire for a few hours before dinner. Met for dinner at their camp, called it an early night, no kibbie.
37 degrees cold tonight
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| An unexpected happy hour campfire visitor. This would be our last cool night. |
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| And temperatures would rise. Not to mention charcoal fires would no longer be allowed. |
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| The lovely and talented Cosmo, camp security patrol officer. |
Friday, May 4
Place is getting busier. Beautiful, cool and sunny so chose to walk around the lake today, being told by shop employee it’s "about 5 miles." We wouldn’t disagree. Very nice walk, ospreys flying overhead, fishermen, families gathering on shore of the small lake. Steep and rocky in spots but as always Cosmo lead the way. Rested before dinner, Jeff grilling chicken tonight, and bringing the game. Lots more kids here on Friday night and it's getting noisier. But we are plenty noisy inside, boys won first game, we took the second. Much cussing.
Low 70s, 47 at night.. breezy still.
Place is getting busier. Beautiful, cool and sunny so chose to walk around the lake today, being told by shop employee it’s "about 5 miles." We wouldn’t disagree. Very nice walk, ospreys flying overhead, fishermen, families gathering on shore of the small lake. Steep and rocky in spots but as always Cosmo lead the way. Rested before dinner, Jeff grilling chicken tonight, and bringing the game. Lots more kids here on Friday night and it's getting noisier. But we are plenty noisy inside, boys won first game, we took the second. Much cussing.
Low 70s, 47 at night.. breezy still.
Saturday, Mayo de Cinco 5
Warmer every day, so today we rode bikes to the rim for the overlook. Had a nice paved trail, did about 4.75 miles. They hung out while we took the kayak to the VERY busy little Woods Canyon Lake. Warm and breezy, feels like a sunburn day, need to stop at one loop around. So very busy. Came back and began dinner prep for fajita night. Much prepping with chopping for fajitas and guacamole and pico and shrimp. Fleeger's provided the grill, delicious steak, tequila and tortillas - a great group effort! The cow elk came thru again and helped herself to the noisy neighbor's food left out on their table. It was great excitement for the 12 kids and several dads as they followed her up the street taking photos. Best part of the day was when the camp fairies camp by while we were away and set up the table covering, solar lights and grill! One long game of kibbie at dusk and the boys took the series as 2 - 1, but you know, they cheat. And who's counting anyway...
Warmer every day, so today we rode bikes to the rim for the overlook. Had a nice paved trail, did about 4.75 miles. They hung out while we took the kayak to the VERY busy little Woods Canyon Lake. Warm and breezy, feels like a sunburn day, need to stop at one loop around. So very busy. Came back and began dinner prep for fajita night. Much prepping with chopping for fajitas and guacamole and pico and shrimp. Fleeger's provided the grill, delicious steak, tequila and tortillas - a great group effort! The cow elk came thru again and helped herself to the noisy neighbor's food left out on their table. It was great excitement for the 12 kids and several dads as they followed her up the street taking photos. Best part of the day was when the camp fairies camp by while we were away and set up the table covering, solar lights and grill! One long game of kibbie at dusk and the boys took the series as 2 - 1, but you know, they cheat. And who's counting anyway...
Sunday, May 6
Warmest day yet and time to head back. Stopped for a hot dog in Strawberry or Pine, can't remember, on the way back. Busy week ahead with parents coming in to Phoenix on Friday. The week is heating up too. Come on Santa Fe, please bring me the perfect house!
Warmest day yet and time to head back. Stopped for a hot dog in Strawberry or Pine, can't remember, on the way back. Busy week ahead with parents coming in to Phoenix on Friday. The week is heating up too. Come on Santa Fe, please bring me the perfect house!
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