APR. 1, Tuesday,
We went to Tucson today to Camping world where I bought some items I couldn't do without then we drove to the Pima Aircraft museum. Cost was $35. for both of us and I thought it was worth it although I know Val found this a bit boring. Lots of different airplanes including JFK Kennedy plane (airforce one) and the original "Black Bird" The museum was well laid out and lots to see.
Came home around 5 and Tucker was happy to see us back. Shrimp and salad for dinner. YUM! YUM!
APR. 2, Wednesday
A cloudy day and the forecast is for strong winds in the p.m. The sun is shining through and it is warm.
Today, we had the stain glass window installed in our door. This is something we've been wanting to do for a long time and it LOOKS GREAT!!!! I have taken a few pictures and will download them soon. Other than that, it was a quiet day, reading and installing some of the things I bought yesterday. The airbag for the truck came in today and I will have it installed tomorrow.
APR. 3, Thursday
After Val's exercises, we drove to Sierra Vista to D&J repair shop where I dropped off the truck to have the air bag replaced with the new one I ordered and received. Tim picked us up and we drove to Fort Huachuca where Kim works and where there is a museum. We had some hassles at the gate where they refused us entry because we were Canadians/foreigner and Fort Huachuca is an army camp. Tim persisted and we were finally allowed entry and we visited the three museums which were very well laid out and informative. Fort Huachuca was the Fort that held the famous black regiment called "Buffalo Soldiers". So named by the Indians because of their curly hair. Now, the Fort is a training Centre for the Army Intelligent Corps. As I stated this is also where Kim works and we went to see her at her office. She was quite happy to see us.
Afterwards, we picked up the truck. It wouldn't start and after checking the charge and cleaning the terminals, it started again. The mechanic figures I probably need a new battery. Will have to check that out tomorrow. We went back to Kim and Tim's house for a drink and Kim cooked us a marvellous dinner. Afterwards, we had one more drink, a chat then we left for home.
When I got home after fuelling in Benson ( 14 Gal @ $3.659), we got home to find that the wind ripped one of my awning strap off, carpet all rolled up and some of the stuff blown away. There must have been quite a wind while we were gone.
APR. 4, Friday
A cold night last night. It went down to minus 5 Celsius. The internet was down all day but we did get our mail today...YIPPEE!!!!
Went into town and had the batteries checked and both were fine so it must have been the dirty terminal.
I finalized our trip East to Indiana. Will have to call them on Monday to make arrangement to get the warranty work done.
APR. 5, Saturday
Called UPS at home and paid our bill with them. Made reservations to visit Kartchner Caves tomorrow and had a chat with Terry on skype. His mother became sick and he had to fly home. All is well though and he is back to Hemet, California to continue his trip north.
Put the awning up and we headed out for a drive and some sightseeing. We took I-10 east to Hwy 191, headed south and looked around the village of Cochise then south to Cochise Stronghold State Park. It was very interesting and beautiful. The canyon had a gentle slope but one could see how difficult it would be to penetrate without being seen. There was a camp site at the end and it was half full of campers with tents and small campers. A small track with interpretive plaques was laid out and we walked it and read the history. From here, we continued on Hwy 191, drove through a small desolated village called Sunizoma and arrived at the Chiricahua National Park, surrounded by mountains of the same name ( it means "land of wild turkey", by the way). The park consist of stone towers eroded by mother nature over centuries and forming beautiful spires. We stopped at the Park's visitor centre then drove to the top of the Massai Point, an elevation of 6900 feet. we took some pictures the drove back down and headed north on Hwy 186 to Wilcox then I-10 and west to Benson and home. A very satisfying day, indeed.
APR. 6, Sunday
Another sunny and warm day. Better enjoy it now because when we head north and east, things will change, no doubt!! I did our income tax on the net while Val did her cleaning then we went for groceries. Came home, put them away the drove to Kartchner Caverns State Park. They were discovered by two young man and 14 years later, they became public and a State Park. The caves were huge and very humid and warm. ( 78 *F and approx 90% humidity) The tour was approx. one and a half hour, very well narrated by a young, knowledgeable lady. The only unfortunate thing was we couldn't take any pictures inside the caves so we will have to remember them by memory. The inside was well done with well marked paths and well lit. A is a site to behold. stalactit and stalagmite, long and short, fat and thin, huge columns made of limestone. We even saw tree roots at one stage of the tour. This was at one time filled with water and one could see the water marks.
Came home and had a delicious stew. Stopped in Benson to fuel: 19 gal @ 3.859
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