HANGING AROUND AJO

We got to Ajo yesterday afternoon and camped in our favorite spot.  Kind of a long way from anywhere, but we like it.  Nice weather down here although a little warm in the afternoons.  Nights are cool though so sleeping in the camper without air conditioning is okay.  Did a few hikes around the area yesterday and today.  Also ran into Ajo this morning to hit the grocery store - Olson's IGA where we bought some carne asada for supper tonight.  It is getting to be a habit or tradition when we get down here.  It is very good though.  Pictures below.  Click on any picture to enlarge.

Lots of chollas in bloom this year.  Guess that is because we are down here at least two weeks later than usual.

And hedgehogs are prevalent. 

An ocotillo with organ pipe cactus in the background.

This area was prospected and mined years ago.  There are many holes like this one just out in the desert. This one was at least 12 feet deep with steep walls -no chance to get out if you fell in.

Our camper is the light spot in the middle.  Not to many people camp out here.

An ocitillo bloom.

Cholla blossoms by our camp.

Sunrise this morning.  Desert sunrises are the most colorful.

And speaking of colorful, Connie in the cab of an old work truck that is still working putting in a well system a few miles from our camp.  This is for watering the dersert pronghorns and any other creatures in the area.

This might be their refreshments after after a long day in the desert.

  The watering trough.