Week One of January

We started the New Year with a potluck brunch - it seemed to be an endless variety of food which was all very delicious.  Once everyone was stuffed, we went on a short off-road trip.    A couple more days of off-roading and the gathering was over.  The week did not end unscathed as a quick drop over a rock put a significant bend in the back bumper.  It's a good thing that we only have the original plastic bumper as a hair dryer, and a bit of patience, the bumper is almost as good as new.

We are camped out in the desert and are surrounded by mountains.  Often when we go on our morning walk, we will go up one of the numerous trails up the mountains.  One day, as we climbed over the top, we came across this rattlesnake in one of the swails on top.  The length of this diamond-back is about 50 feet, and is very realistic.  We're not sure if someone was just being very creative, or if they just had too much time on their hands!!

Each day is as pleasant as yesterday - warm temperatures, clear skies, and generally very little wind.  We can only hope that this weather continues.

Until next time, have a great day or two or more!!