Yuma, AZ

We spend Christmas and New Years in Lake Havasu City, back at the Porters' Party Place with the group. Not going to blog about that other than to say it was lots of fun, eating, drinking, you know the usual holiday drill, so again our heartfelt thanks to Paul and Sue for hosting.

Before we meet back up with the same group and even more friends in Quartzsite for the annual reunion, Brad and I head to Yuma to stock up on grapefruit honey, date syrup, date shakes, lime/cilantro balsamic vinegar, and cheap meds from Mexico. Other than shopping and relaxing, the only hike we take is a brutal 1,200-foot climb up Telegraph Pass. The view here is of Dome Valley and the Muggins Mountains beyond.

And here's the group who met in Quartzsite in mid-January 2017 (photo credit to Carol Ann Dwyer). Mostly, this event is about socializing with friends, and checking out the local shows - rock & gem shows, RV show, and general swap meet. As always, our special thanks to Steve and Carol for hosting spaghetti night, and the Porters and Swains for hosting margarita/quesadilla night. So much great food!