20210109 - 0409 Campe Verde, Arizona

Camp Verde, Arizona

Arriving at Distant Drums RV Resort - 9 January 2021 

Another challenging back-in site. One would think after 3.5 years we would have developed a better plan. Took several tries but finally established in our new "home", with a yard.

Hiking Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River - 13 January 2021 

A 14 mile drive down a dirt, barely maintained road will set your teeth on edge. We suggest not having a large breakfast or drinking a Big Gulp. Though we did see some campers off the main road, those folks are making adventures we do not have the nerve to make. 

A 2.6 mile trail, through remaining ice flows, over the trail run-off and overgrown areas led us to one a several falls of this perennial stream, a tributary of the Verde River. Fossil Springs emit upwards of 20,000 gallons per minute that flow year round. The creek and its riparian corridor provide habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna, some listed as endangered or otherwise imperiled. 

Tori likes to choose her own paths. But we were all rather surprised by finding ice patches along the trail. 

Distant Drums RV Resort - 15 January 2021

Repairs are always needed like replacing the seals around the slides. After working then some relaxing  with Dakota, who seems to be playing The Staring Game.

Distant Drums RV Resort - 17 January 2021

Sunsets here can be amazing.

Distant Drums RV Resort - 20 February 2021

Tori looking cool but after her bath she seems to say, "I don't like the wet look" 

Distant Drums RV Resort - 27 February 2021

Now that's how you roll out pasta. 

And that's how you make the lasagna.

Distant Drums RV Resort - 3 March 2021

We had to extend our stay in this area because Bob needed to see a Dermatology Surgeon for a skin lesion. Relaxing after Bob's hand surgery. Bob chose not to include the picture after the bandages where removed.  

Distant Drums RV Resort - 5 March 2021

Tori relaxing in the sunshine. Dakota looking a bit prickly. 

State Farm Stadium, Phoenix, AZ - 14 March 2021

Bob gets his covid vaccine. First one was on a Sunday morning around 2am. The second shot was at a more reasonable daylight time. Arizona was one of a few states which provided shots to visitors since many spend 3-6 months in the state. 

Moscato Ristorante Italiano, Campe Verde, AZ - 16 March 2021

Heading out for dinner to celebrate our 41st Anniversary. 

Described as a "serene Italian dining room in a rustic Wild West building", it may not look like much but the excellent menu has really put this restaurant on the map. Housed in a former stagecoach station and hotel, the chefs are a husband and wife team who spent years in Sedona dining scene before branching out on their own. 

All pasta is made in house, excellent mussels for Bob and he topped off his meal with "The Bomb". The atmosphere was relaxed and warm. Cheers, My Love.

Distant Drums RV Resort - 27 March 2021

Full Moon was so bright.

Flagstaff, Arizona - 7 April 2021

Carol got her Covid Vaccine in Flagstaff at a much more normal time from Bob's 2:30am appointment down in Phoenix. Another reason why we had to extend our stay in Arizona.