Day 12 - Our last full day in Quartzsite, AZ

As is typical of our vacation time, the weather was near perfect on this last day and the forecast for the next few days is even better. It was near 70 today with no wind and bright sun. The next few days (through the weekend) promises mid 70's and similarly sunny days.

We spent the afternoon combing the Flea Market tents and seeing what was set up. The Main Event is not due for another couple weeks and it was clear that more & more vendors and visits are hitting the town. Attached are a few pictures of the various sights in a couple flea market spots.

For lunch, we can recommend the Best Mexican Food (yes, that's the name) as true to the Tex-Mex we are used to in Texas. Complimentary chips & salsa and a friendly wait staff with attentive service. They even had a special which Tommy ordered. Our total was only $19 and we were stuffed. The Ice Tea was clear and fresh. The food was hot on hot plates and the refills were also complimentary.

We have washed clothes and ourselves. The tanks are empty and full as required and tire pressures are good. We hit the road after topping with #2 diesel at the Shell truck stop around daybreak.

Raymond advised that trying to make it to Las Cruces in one day will be an effort. Dexter likes the breaks and we were going to stop in Tucson, AZ, then go on to Las Cruces the next day. In researching the places to stay, we saw that Tucson is very Anti-RV and has ordinances prohibiting them anywhere except at the Beaudry RV Park. We even read one report there a guy was hassled by the police in the middle of the day while stopped in a shopping mall to buy supplies and lunch. We decided not to patronize any town that dislikes us and our money so we're moving on to the the next town along I-10 at Benson, AZ. Arizona, in general, does not seem very RV friendly having closed almost half their rest areas and prohibiting RV's in almost every town unless you stay at one of the grossly overpriced RV Parks (I say grossly over-priced when they charge $38.95 to $49.90 for an overnight rest and parking spot). We figure $15 to $17 is fair for an overnight stop and $20 to $26 for a daily rate with 50 amp service and free Wi-Fi.

Anyway, it was fun in Quartzsite and we're marginally depressed to be heading home but happy that we had a good time and we'll see Steve & Raymond on Friday.

Happy New Year (a day early)