Time To Move North

With the heat reaching 30C (86F) and beyond, it was time to move north. The plan was to camp for 1 or 2 days at Oxbow Camping in the Cibola Wildlife Refuge, but we had to change plans. After we left the Hot Springs LTVA we went to the Holtville Dump Station. When trying to open our compartment door the key broke. So we couldn't get to our water hose. Luckily, another user of the dump station helped us out with his water hose, but we needed to get a new key. So we decided to drive to Yuma to "Wally's World" which is the place to go if you need anything for your RV.

I bought 5 keys(!!!) and after filling up with gas we headed off north directly to Quartzsite.

The drive along the Kofa Wildlife Refuge is as scenic as it gets. The Kofa Mountains are just so beautiful, and with its formations really special.

Along Kofa Wildlife Refuge

Along the way we saw lots of flowers and, due to recent rainfalls, the desert appeared lush green.

We turned into "La Posa South LTVA" which is our prefered location when visiting Quartzsite. We found a camp spot along the edge, from where the green desert is only steps away. 

And this morning I took Dixie out for a nice walk. I marveled about the plethora of desert flowers. This kind of landscape speaks to me as it reminds me of so many Western movies I have watched. There is no doubt that the Quartzsite area offers a special atmosphere.

Desert Sunflowers

And for campers it is also very practical as it offers free fresh water for the RV and a dump station, all close by.

Chicory

Of course, Quartzsite is extremely busy from January and February when RV sellers and fleamarket vendors are present. But now, from the middle of March, many RVers have already left the area and there is no problem finding a nice camp spot.

45ft of Saguaro Cactus