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Arrived at Latitude 49 at about noon. We had a great fall/winter/spring and I know we will enjoy our summer here at Birch Bay. We will probably stay here through September this year and spend next winter in the southwestern states.

If you are in the area, come see us. Latitude 49 is located at 4751 Birch Bay Lynden Rd - about 1/2 miles from the community of Birch Bay.

Have a nice summer!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Click on "map route" if you are interested in following our route.

After 5 weeks in Pahrump, NV we will begin our travels back to Latitude 49 on Sat., 5/16. We had planned to leave on Sunday but the mid to high 90 degree weather is getting to us. The forecast for Sunday is in the low 100's! We will travel I-15 thru Utah, I-84 thru Boise, and then into Eastern Washington. We will arrive at Tall Chief Campground (Fall City, WA) on Wed., 5/20. We will leave there and head for Latitude 49 on 5/26

Pahrump, NV with Sister Judy

Sister Judy and her husband Lynn visited us in Pahrump for 10 days. We spent 2 nights in Vegas. Saw the Cirque du Soleil (Mystere), then back to Pahrump. We visited Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, China Date Farm, Wheeler Pass. Had a great time touring the area with them.

PAHRUMP, NV - 4/14-5/17

We will be at the Charleston Peak Western Horizon Resort and Winery for 2 weeks, Preferred RV for one week, back at Charleston Peak for 2 weeks. Sister Judy will be joining us for 10 days.

EHRENBERG, AZ 4/9-14

Another short (100 miles) trip, this time north to Ehrenberg, AZ. Colorado River Oasis RV Park is 5 miles east of Blythe, CA and 10 miles or so west of Quartzite, CA. From here we will head to Pahrump, NV where we plan to spend 5 weeks.

WINTERHAVEN, CA., 3/23-4/9

Short trip to Winterhaven, 190 miles. Dry and dusty here but warm so I am not complaining. We will be going into Mexico for dental work while we are here.

SIGHTSEEING IN CASA GRANDE WITH SISTER SHARON

Top photo is of the Casa Grande Ruins (a National Monument). The second photo was taken at the top of the Phoenix City Park - you can see forever from the top of the mountain - out over the city and beyond. Royle, Sharon, Gary and their friends who are wintering in Mesa are looking at the gage that points to the city. The 3rd photo is of the Mystery Castle which is located just a few blocks from the entry to the park. A very interesting story behind this castle and a must-see when in the Phoenix area. The last photo was taken of Sharon and Gary as they were looking at the mountain from the ghost town we stopped at on our way back from lunch at a remote location in the hills. I didn't get a photo of the unique, touristy, spot in the mountains. Someone had told me about a lunch spot at an old stagecoach stopping place. It took us a while to get there but worth the trip. It is called Tortilla Flat and it is located about 10 miles east of Apache Junction. Many tourists at this place with the same idea - hamburger lunch. We also went to Bashas' Art Gallery. Also a must see for anyone in this area. It is located outside Chandler. The museum is in the Basha (grocery) Corporate Office and is a collection of paintings, sculptures, baskets, etc., from the Basha family. No admission fee and no donation box. Found this place only because friend Nancy told me about it. We also visited the Casa Grande Museum of History which was also very interesting and included old farm equipment.