We left Van Horn, Texas (our way stop for one night) and continued on to Tucson, early Sunday morning. Our trip took us along I - 10 (through El Paso), passing through three States. With a Sunday morning departure, we planned for only a small amount of traffic, but found lots of heavy truck traffic. Our goal was to drive through El Paso early enough to avoid that city's heavy traffic.
Approaching El Paso
The left portion of this bridge leads to Juarez, Mexico while the right portion goes to Ft. Bliss.
Downtown El Paso
Truck traffic along the way.
Hello New Mexico
In addition to traffic, we always have construction.
Hello Arizona
With both of us taking turns driving, we arrived in Tucson around 2 o'clock. Avid blog readers know that we stay at Davis - Monthan Air Force Base while we are in the area. We love the base as it brings back many happy memories of our time in the Air Force. Luckily we got the last spot at the Fam Camp and settled in for the five weeks that we will be in Tucson.
The entrance to Davis Monthan.
Our ID's are checked at this gate.
What a shock to find the temperatures in the low 20's during our first few nights. This was very cold for Tucson. We have several ways to heat our Tour. One is with a heat pump that only works until temps hit the 30s. The other is called Aqua Hot which takes over when the temps plummet into the 20's and below. We supplement that heat with our fireplace (electric) and a recently purchased space heater.
It is so much fun to have our friends, Butch and Pam at the Fam Camp. They are a favorite couple of Bear's and of our's. We have learned a lot about RVing from them.
It is so much fun to have our friends, Butch and Pam at the Fam Camp. They are a favorite couple of Bear's and of our's. We have learned a lot about RVing from them.
Bear is getting a belly rub from Pam as Butch watches.
We finally got on the bikes on Saturday morning. We met our friends, Jeff and Sandy at one of our favorite places to ride, Sahuaro Park East.
Sandy just crested a hill with a 9% grade.
The Sahuaros in the background of this shot are native to the Sonoran Desert.
Jeff and Sandy
Jeff, Sandy and Roger after a great ride.
With the temps finally in the 70's, we have warmed up and are ready for lots of fun seeing family, friends and just enjoying the winter in the Old Pueblo. Thank you for checking in with us.
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