The Journey to Rally has Begun

    Last week we spoke with fellow Escapee needing a place to temporarily park her RV, we told her no problem, our driveway will handle it. She showed up Saturday afternoon while we were finishing our preps for Sunday departure.
    This morning rolled in and we were anxious to get on the road, biiiigggggg mistake. Actually two mistakes, didn't start with God, did not do a thorough walk around, and that cost us our two rear leveling jacks. Fortunately after inspection, it looks like the only real damage is to the leveler brackets.

Other than our grand exit from our driveway, the first leg of our trip was uneventful, despite the head winds. Our stop for the night was at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field. As with most desert RV spots, there is lots of "open spaces". This facility has approximately 48 full hook up (FHU) sites, and a large area for dry/boondock camping. The sites are double size, so we did not have to enjoy our neighbors cup of coffee in the morning. They had a 24hr. laundry room where you can read, work a puzzle, or check out a movie (to take to your rig), and a nice sized fire pit that can easily seat 10 - 12 people comfortably.

Our Site

 

Carol and I went for a walk and found Saguaro cactus all around. There is military lodging available too. Apparently the military still does bombing runs for training. Have no fear, they don't fly at night, or strafe the park.
   It is now Monday morning, and have broken camp heading to Tucson. The wind kicked up some, a little minor road construction, a few  impatient drivers, and we made it to the Pima County Fairgrounds. More to come, working on getting caught up.