Let the Adventure Continue

ad·​ven·​ture

1

          a: an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks

          b: the encountering of risks

2:       an exciting or remarkable experience

Starting our Winter 2020 Adventure, we had definition # 2 in mind. However when Captain saw it (the peak he did not summit 4-years ago) he just had to try.

Picacho Peak

So, off we go on the 6-mile Sunset Vista trail

Sunset Vista Trail

Lot's of poppies along the trail.

Wisely, ABN turned around after about 2 miles and enjoyed a leisurely hike back to the trailhead.

Captain continued the 1- mile hike to the top

 

Upper Body Workout

Almost there!

View from the Top

The Details

This particular adventure concluded with a trip to the ambulatory clinic in Apache Junction and a week of rest, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers, heat compresses and a slight change in our planned agenda. Feeling pleased that he made it; Captain has come to the realization that his body is older than he thought and maybe he should prepare a bit more for future challenges.

Look what pulled into the campsite next to us in Picacho State Park!

We had passed and waved/honked at this look-alike twice when we were in Texas.

Meeting folks is what truly feeds our soul when traveling and Debbie certainly didn’t disappoint.

Recently retired from the film industry in Los Angeles, she is currently exploring the country solo, full-time in her 2003 Lazy Daze, We had a delightful conversation and look forward to meeting up with her next month at the Lazy Daze Gathering in Moro Bay, California.

With our change of plans, we spent a few days in a commercial campground in Apache Junction to give Captain’s sore muscles a chance to recover. With ABN’s sister, Mary and husband, Steve,

we took a little day cruise on Canyon Lake.

Captain continues to improve so let the adventure west continue.

We never tire of the colorful Arizona sunsets!

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