Tombstone

 2/11- Tombstone AZ

We didn’t have far to travel today so we did some chores around the rv. When we finally did get moving we buzzed on through Tucson and headed southeast. I noticed a big change in the desert as there were considerably less saguaros on this side of Tucson. The further away we got the less of these gentle giants we saw. The desert was now filled with creosote bushes and mesquite trees. There were even pecan trees near the water. 

    One thing I’ve noticed about the desert is that damn near everything has thorns or prickers of some kind. I guess if you live in a tough climate you have to get tough right back. I talked to a guy heading out mountain biking and he gets nailed all the time driving by the cacti. You don’t just brush up against these things without paying the price.

   We pulled into a “campground “ in Tombstone. I use the term loosely because it is just an empty dirt lot but it is only $10 for the night and it is within walking distance of town. We strolled down this historic town. It is kind of interesting to know that some famous and infamous characters from history stood in that same spot. It’s hard to say if much has changed as all this town is is a way to separate you from your money. This tour costs this, that museum more. Want to see a reenactment of a gun fight cough up some bucks. The stores lining the main street are selling a lot of the same trinkets. Still it was fun and because we could easily get into town we out for dinner at some famous saloon. 

   Tombstone is around 4700 feet above sea level. The temps were a bit chilly today as this place sits on the top of a plateau and the wind was howling. It’s supposed to get down right cold tonight so I’m turning on the furnace. The rv is rocking in the wind which kind of reminds me of rocking on the boat. Stay warm

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