I’m sitting here this morning in the RV with the sun streaming through the window.  The air conditioner is already working overtime and as soon as that sun rose, the temperatures started to rise.  It’s going to be another hot one here in the Valley of the Sun.   This is the hottest weather I think I’ve been in for over 40 years, even last fall in Texas, it wasn’t as hot as it is here in Arizona.  I’m not use to this extreme heat and haven’t really ventured out of the RV.  Even at night it’s down right warm outside and any effort to do anything makes you sweat.  I’m sure of one thing, after this visit I don’t believe I’ll spend any time here again specially during this time of the year.  It’s a learning experience trying to find that perfect spot.  There is so much to see and so many places to try finding that perfect area to spend time.

Glorious start to a day here in the desert.  Wow is all I could say as I clicked the shutter on the camera.  It was just one of those sunrises.

The color of our world, I’ve found it everywhere we have been.  Sooner or later the sky lights up in such a special way, that it makes me thankful to be there to record it.

The light it’s the light of the high desert that gets you in those quick golden hours.

Did everyone think I would not take anymore pictures of the sunrise.  Well, April Fools….

We are a few days away from leaving Arizona.  I get excited about moving to a new spot.  California here we come.  I’ve had fun so far here in this Valley of the Sun, I hope everyone enjoyed the birdlife and pictures we posted during our stay here.  We never made it to the Red Rock country just a hundred miles north.  I guess you just can’t see it all with one stop.  You can count on the fact we will return to Arizona in the future.  We are still getting our bearings in this new life style.

Learning the ins and outs of our new life on the road.  When I think of how far we have come since leaving the old Permafrost Ranch.  I’m kind of surprised by the amount of changes that has come to pass.  We are still adding equipment needed for the RV.  Things that make this moveable home a little better and more comfortable for us to live in.  Little things like wrap around step covers similar to astroturf to get the dirt off ones feet before getting inside.  Vent Covers, that keep the rain from coming in,  if you accidentally  leave your vents open while visiting family only to return to find your bed and floors wet.  Wheel covers for when one is parked to keep the sun off the tires.  Yes, it’s a learning experience.

There is so much more I could and will write about but I don’t want everyone to be bored to death by long postings.  Just like above, I could expand the list of stuff one has to acquire to live comfortably in a RV.  It’s almost never ending.  Just like this journey we are on.  Hopefully, never ending for the Nomads of the North, on the road, looking for squirrels and nuts across the USA

]]> http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/2010/03/13/leaving-the-valley-of-the-sun/feed/ 3 http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/2010/03/07/just-another-sunrise-2/ http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/2010/03/07/just-another-sunrise-2/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:46:51 +0000 Databrokers http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/?p=2785 The Promise of a New Day

I was speaking on the phone with a friend of mine the other day.  When I asked if he was keeping track of what I posted on the blog.  He said every now and then when time permitted he would take a look, but then he kind of razzed me by saying.  I get tired of sunrises and sunsets.  Ok, Mike this one is for you.  ha ha.  Just another desert sunrise, to remind you that it’s cold and dark in Fairbanks Alaska

Morning here in the desert.  The weather can’t get much better.

I’ve had a great deal of fun photographing the sunrise here at this park.  Back in North Pole, we were always locked in the deep green of the boreal forest.  I never ventured far enough from the house to be able to photograph the sun rise or sunsets except on special occasions.   Now in this new RV with the huge expansive back window and the location of this park, it’s easy for me to take sunrise and sunset pictures.  Expanding my photographic horizons so to speak.

A Jimmy Hendrix moment if I ever saw one.