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Having recently retired we are fulfilling our long time dream. We began our camping life with a tent in 1969 adjusting as each of our three sons arrived over the years and gradually progressed to a 32' Class A in 2007. Even after our sons became too busy with their own interests, we continued dreaming over the years. The Louisville, KY 2003 Great North American RV Rally and the book "Movin' On" convinced us that a motorhome after retirement was really for us! In 2007 we sold our home and disposed of most of our belongings and awaited the wife's retirement on February 1, 2008. We were out in our first motorhome ten times in our first summer in 2007, with our grandson joining us eight of those ten times. Since he must stay behind with his mom and dad to continue school, we told him he can join us on vacations (by car or plane) anywhere we are as we travel the US. Imagine the history lessons he could acquire! However, Mom and Dad don't look at it that way, especially the flying. Fortunately we don't miss work one bit!! We just miss the friends there. We have many hobbies to keep us busy when we decide to sit still for a day. Hope to see you on the road.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

LOWER INDIAN CLIFF DWELLING in TONTO NATIONAL PARK EAST OF MESA

Tuesday we got an early start with breakfast at Red Mountain Cafe' near Mesa Regal. Then drove out east and into the mountains again, some with a much different look.  I know that I have shown them before, but this was as seen through the eyes of Victor.

After driving through this tunnel, we pulled off in a viewing area.  Often there are rock climbers to be seen, but not today.  Victor did climb down a very short way to take pictures of the canyon.  But he decided that it was not to be done in flip flops.

Views of the cliffs and rocks on the opposite side of the road.



On to Tonto National Monument Cliff Dwelling with a view of the Roosevelt Lake in the valley.


The Indian's engineering was amazing.


















I opted not to make the climb this time because of trouble that I have been having with a knee.  No point in pushing the problem along!  They have a wonderful waiting area with a nice film! Then Victor opted not to do the climb to the upper dwelling on the opposite hillside this time.  Guess he will just have to come out again when we are back here.

We then continued on north along Roosevelt Lake which is only at 44 % capacity at this time.  You can see that in the shoreline and the boating dock all above water.

Boat Dock



























Traveling on along the lake, you can see that the mountains have changed.


We stopped off to take a look at the Roosevelt Dam.  I took a picture of the one poster which tells of the early Salt River which feeds this Dam.  Notice the lack of water at times and then the flooding in those pictures!


Very tired by now, but still looked for Power Square when back in Mesa where there was a used book store.  We all like used book stores, but did not buy this time.  Too hungry to wait for my cooking at home, we stopped at Coco's Restaurant.  We were all happy with our food choices, and I'm sure it was not just because we were half starved! I was the only one with food to bring home.
Take care now and I will soon let you know how the rest of the week goes.  It will soon be time for Victor to leave.  Take care.
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