We had wondered why so many vehicles in the Gilbert Ray Campground had raised hoods and Christmas lights scattered on the ground. Apparently this area can be overrun with wood rats that chew on the electrical cables in cars and trucks, so opening the hoods and scattering lights around helps to keep them away. Weird and a bit disgusting, but we added our own lights and raised hoods to join the crowd. Hopefully, it scared off these critters.
Though we tried to go to the Tucson Rodeo the next day, it was sold out, so instead we headed out on our bikes for a rugged ride on a couple of trails near our campground. Though these trails are designed more for hiking and mountain biking, we managed to explore the Powerline and Cougar trails near camp.
You guys are amazing – like National Geographic photographers – and you even know all the right names! Most people would be lucky to see one apex predator and you saw (and had amazing photographs) of four: The Cougar, the bobcat the ocelot and a Mexican Grey wolf. Be honest… were you in a zoo?
I finish teaching Friday noon then we fly to Fresno to teach near Yosemite for a week. After that Honolulu. So half-way through our itinerary.
Bless you and thanks a million.
Of course we’re in a zoo!! Desert Museum in Tucson! Great place to visit. We camped about 5 miles away. We need to get back to Yosemite! Missed you guys!
Great narratives about your travels! And beautiful pictures too. So glad pickleball is included in your fun agenda as well!
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No excuse for not playing pickle ball. Right next to our site. Cindy won fair and square. It was the wind! Threw my shot off!
Great photos and fun trip. So glad we were able to meet up with you!
Great photos and what a fun trip. So glad we were able to meet up with you!