Yuma, AZ High 81 Low 53
This 798-foot-long suspension bridge was originally built in 1929 as a way for travelers on the Yuma to Quartzsite road to cross the Gila River. After 39 years of service it was no longer able to carry the increasing weight and size of modern traffic. A new bridge was built in 1968. The new bridge was destroyed in 1993 by a flood but the old bridge survived just fine. It’s actually named McPhaul Bridge in honor of Henry Harrison McPhaul, “the only Yuma resident who ever became an Arizona Ranger.”
To get up to the bridge you have to climb down and around. So off Jim went. Then we discovered that the other side was much easier to use.
Today the bridge crosses only desert sand and rocks but still looks to be in good shape, probably because of the dry desert air.
To get to the bridge you turn in at the Farm to Food produce stand. They have a gift shop but one of these items wasn’t for sale.
We decided to have lunch here. I had a couple of Yuma tacos which is ground beef and cabbage. Jim had a quesadilla and we both really liked our choices. You order inside and the food is then fixed on the grill on the patio.
This is a picture of some of the farm’s fields being picked.
While we were eating, three of these cars pulled in. The drivers got out and I, of course, had to ask. They are new prototypes that are being test driven. Jim knew they were Corvettes as soon as they drove up. Now that would be a nice job to have.
Boy you guys are getting around:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice day...interesting about the old bridge. Gotta agree that test driving a corvette would be loads of fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the cat! Yuma tacos ... cabbage and beef.. hmmm well? sounds kinda Irishy to me... but then what do I know... love the idea of the patio grilling! what fun
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome that the older bridge is still standing while the newer one was washed out in the flood. It looks like a neat bridge.
ReplyDeleteNow those corvettes sure would be fun to test, after a tasty lunch.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing pictures of interesting bridge.
ReplyDeleteCabbage sounds good in Taco.
It's amazing what a difference a little water makes for growing crops in the desert.
ReplyDeleteIndeed a nice job to have.......
ReplyDeleteThose pickers remind me of the year we were in Yuma. We went to the Lettuce festival. It is going on March 1-2. If you are still there, consider attending. We had a great time.
ReplyDeleteI think that's the same bridge which is near the shooting range--we used to spend a lot of time at that range.
ReplyDeleteWhat a quaint little place to eat! Yuma sure is green compared to some of the other places around Arizona. That green helps keep the dust down too. What a cool looking bridge.
ReplyDeleteLove your glimpses into AZ this year since we are east (and chilly).
ReplyDeleteReally hope to connect with you two this summer back home! <3
Dana
I bet those cars draw lots of attention wherever they go.. how flashy! Those tacos sound good....
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd want to drive a car with a paint job like that, even if it was a Vette. After all, I have my dignity to protect! :cD
ReplyDeleteCabbage and beef tacos sound great. In the Salvadoran specialty of "pupusas" they are usually served with cabbage and the flavors go together so well.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting about the bridge:)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to test drive any corvette. So nice to experience local historical sites.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place for a lunch! We like to hit the farmers markets and local fare...
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If they wanted those corvettes to not attract attention, they shouldn't have painted them like that. that would be a fun job.
ReplyDeleteA great day; unique site and good food
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