Ely, NV
We pulled into Saguaro RV Park about noon and had the place almost to ourselves. Between 5 and 6 p.m. the RVs started to roll in. One right after the other. Completely filled up the park with many of the rigs coming in after dark. In fact, a couple of them rolled through about 9:30 at night looking for a spot. They ended up out in the parking lot boondocking.
In our seven years of being on the road we have never really been on a path that was taken by so many snowbirds. Just amazing to see all the rigs rolling toward the south.
When Jim was out walking Scooter, he met up with two couples from our park in Apache Junction. Small world. They are moving much faster than we are and will be in AJ before we get there.
We covered about 200 miles and ended up in Ely, NV at the Prospector’s Hotel, Casino, and RV park. We were going to just park at a casino here but we really need to dump and take on water. Once again the RVs started to roll in and the park was full.
We knew we were only going about 150 miles the next day so we got up and had a nice breakfast and Jim dumped the tanks before we pulled out around 10:30. Had to wait for almost 20 minutes at some road construction but other than that the journey was very pleasant.
We had thought we were going to boondock at Ash Springs, NV but were not impressed with the place and kept going further down the road. Sure am glad we did. I’ll tell you all about this wonderful gem in my next post.
We didn't see too many snowbirds on the way down, but I think we were a bit early for that yet. I guess a week makes all the difference.
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We never travel in the dark. We don't see how people can see enough to park.
ReplyDeleteYes the Snow Birds are on the move alright & we plan to jump off our perch first thing in the morning:))
ReplyDeleteWaiting to hear about the "gem". Things like that have a way of making RVing so great.
ReplyDeleteIWow. Never seen an empty park fill up so fast either. I guess we've never been on the main route south then and would probably like to stay away from that main route if it's full of snowbirders heading south.
ReplyDeleteNo reason to hurry on. Take your time and enjoy yourselves. AJ will be there when you get there.
We'll be behind you in about a week. Do please post and tell us what you're seeing and where you're staying. 93 will be a new route for us. The planning is not going so well at the moment, too many areas with nothing out there.
ReplyDeleteI think most people that were heading to south Texas, aren't in a hurry to get there.
ReplyDeletewe'll be on that same trail come Nov 4th.....well I sure hope so.
ReplyDeleteSeems like there are more and more RVers each year.
ReplyDeleteWe don't travel at night either.
ReplyDeleteThis park is full this weekend for Halloween celebrations, not many snow birds.
We very seldom tun into many snowbirds, even though we are one of them.
At first I was surprised that you are running into so many other RVers, but then I realized that we usually don't get back to our winter digs until the end of October. We're just early. Have a nice trip.
ReplyDeleteAt first I was surprised that you are running into so many other RVers, but then I realized that we usually don't get back to our winter digs until the end of October. We're just early. Have a nice trip.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels, no rush, just enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be coming back to some wonderful weather Be safe
ReplyDeleteSo this makes you an official Snowbird, too? Happy travels to all that warmth and sunshine! :c)
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