Dogs in the Desert

Yesterday we came through the Sonoran Desert on a bypass route. It was lovely freewheeling along beside the cactus and sage without too many big trucks. We took the dogs to play in several washes—these are dry river beds that snake through the area. A lot of dog owners in this area use these as off-leash areas. They are also home to coyotes and jackrabbits. Here's a picture of our desert dogs keeping an eye out for prey.

Last night we camped on the road outside a full RV park. Things are bit tight here with all the snowbirds from the US. Many of them (particularly the ones from Minnesota, Iowa, New Hampshire etc.) pull in for several months. I think things will be less crowded once we get into Mexico. We're spending the day trying to get a few things fixed on Mohita--controls for the stove and fridge are old and worn and not working very well. It turns out that parts are no longer available for this 30-year old relic, so we're improvising.

This is being sent from a coffee shop just outside the University of Arizona. We're going to try to find the exhibit of Ansell Adams photos and maybe take in the museum. The plan tomorrow is to cross into Mexico and try to hook up with Lorne and Anne in San Carlos. It may take another day before we get there though. We'll see how things go.