After breakfast, we decided to see Saguaro (pronounced "sah-WAH-row") National Park. It is only about 8 miles away from the base, so it's a nice ride, with a rapid transition from urban to wilderness.
We had seen many Saguaro on our trip to the Sabino Canyon, but nothing like the size and number that are in the park. These are magnificent cacti that really are amazing to see. The northern edge of the Sonaran Desert (where we are) is home to this most recognizable cactus in the world. These cacit can go up to three years with no water, grow 50 feet tall and live over 150 years.
In the park there are over 50 different types of cacti. Although we couldn't identify many, we were impressed by the tremendous variety that we did see.
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| A "very" careful inspection of the cactus skin |
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| Pretty to look at, but don't touch. |
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| The needles on the cactus are just like a metal needle. |
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| And when you get to near a cactus, it will stay with you (painfully) |
Some new neighbors have moved in (which happens regularly). This couple is retired Navy. While they were hooking up yesterday, we made the usual greetings and comments. Gary and Doris Roycraft have been full-timing in their 40 motorhome for 10 years and have traveled extensively all over the world.
We had them over for drinks tonight and started sharing adventures. Eventually, the conversation got around to our adventure last September when we drove to Durango with our bedroom slide partially out. Unbelievably, they had actually been on the same road (the million dollar highway) going in the opposite direction on the same day and had seen us. They said they couldn't miss us because of the slide being out. They thought then "There, but for fate, I go". All RV'ers worry about a slide being stuck out.
It certainly made for interesting and entertaining conversation.
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