Day 55: Nov 22, Friday
Rained during the night and early morning…only the second time during
this trip.
After checking for any washouts in our part of the camping area, off
we drove. No problems driving out. With more rain coming today (if the weather
dude gets it right) and tomorrow,
We made a quick decision as to where to stay the night tonight. Our “schedule” was rearranged.
We stopped at The Produce Wagon just outside of the Chochise
Stronghold camping area and on the main road.
Their sign advertised FRESH PRODUCE so I was there. As it turns out, they did have some fresh
produce (very and some not so much) AND the also had bulk packaged natural
foods (like organic dried beans, spices, flours, etc). I got some more beans, some spices and FRESH
spinach.
Our drive took us back on route 10 going east (we’re still in AZ) then route 191 north to Safford and from Safford east and south to Hot Wells Dunes, a
blm area with two hot springs. After
picking up a few things in Safford Walmart, we headed down the long paved road
to the springs. Nice to have a paved
road especially since more rain is here.
After a bit of futzing around we found the springs and secured a site in
view of the tubs…perfect. There was just
time for a dip in the hot springs.
Solar energy runs the pump so when the sun is gone for the day so is the
incoming hot water (and in fact a few inches of water gets sucked out when the
pump is done for the day). We waited for the water to get sucked out. GREAT…just what my back needed.
Since rain is coming, we will probably be here a couple of days. David loves hot springs so this is his treat!
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