"The Oasis of my Soul"... a Lifelong Journey on the road...

[beemerchef]

About "Storms" and "Scooters"...

About “Storms” and “Scooters”...

Lots always seems to happen when close to a City... rule of thumb, right?
The idea was to head out for a ride, but seeing scooters after scooters... well, it just did not happen... we stopped, talked and end up following them to their 7th Annual Rally spot!
They were from all over the World, England... Japan... just about all the cities in the USA.
And I was in the middle of it, 4 times their size... that’s the rig mind you.
It took up most of the day... so no sunsets or no sunrise pictures today!
What a break! I’ll make up for it soon... promise!
This was before the storm that caused evacuating Red Rock Canyon... what a night!
Enjoy the Blog...

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Valley of Fire, NV... cooking with heat?

Valley of Fire... cooking with heat?

Good move... the winds are practically non existent here and I (we... I heard him!) slept like logs last night. There was some clouds and rain in the horizons threatening and NOAA showed just scattered rain, (smart... finally!), the temps dropping to the low thirties tonight and we took off on this, I call it, Foreign Planet!
There is “green plants” actually... had not seen any for a while and none of the colors here are what they are suppose to be!... The roads?... awesome and so are the people here. A must to visit...
Oh! I also cooked some...

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

More of Valley of Fire, NV.

More of Valley of Fire... NV.

Mother Nature cannot ever be forgotten... as much as we had a great break yesterday. Windy again and cold... but we are going. We cannot let it stop us in our tracks of the beautiful surroundings... a forgotten National Treasure, no doubt...
The pictures today will speak for themselves... such an amazing place!
I think you will truly enjoy yourselves...

Be well...

Ara and Spirit

 

[cinemakatie]

Absolutely beautiful. I have yet to visit Nevade, and it's at the top of my list now. I grew up in the eastren part of our country, and I am embarassed to say that until a coupl,e of years ago I thought that Utah, Nevada and other western states were a barren wasteland of sand and heat. I've been proven wrong by Utah, and now it looks like Nevada warrants an adventure.

Good luck on your trip!

Katie

 

[beemerchef]

Some Reflections on this Journey...

Hi Katie, it is amazing what one can find when they look!... Glad that you will also discover some new horizons...

Some Reflections on this Journey...

On hold by a rod... I will have it today, and the one my friend Didier overnighted me from New York is much stronger, maybe this will avoid future dismemberment of my rig!... We cannot afford the past experience and this was fortunate enough to be discovered without any further damage.
Today should be the day... and as I sit here waiting, I would like to share some reflections from my recent months on the road... Looking back is always beneficial to the path that lays ahead...
You be the judges...

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

North... South... West? Let's go East...

North... South... West... let’s go East...

The excitement of the rig being so solid again as I took it out for a spin yesterday morning I think distracted me from my plans! Kingman... so close to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Yavapai, Coconino National Forest... the wheels went East. We drove, we rode... we are south of Sedona by a few miles and it has been HOT... with capital letters!
Much to see... always... and experience and much to cook somehow!
The Oasis of my Soul has many facets it seems like!

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Sightseeing around Sedona, AZ.

Sightseeing around Sedona, AZ.

We are riding to the sites in the books... much History, and much other visitors also, but all worthwhile seeing. From Montezuma Well, to Montezuma Castle, the latter wrongly named, we have been going all day. Meeting another rider and saying my goodbyes to my great neighbors...
A full day... all in the Blog!

Hope you enjoy, we did...

Ara & Spirit

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Ara!

Very Sweet!

I've been sending you emails.....but I think you are not getting them.

Check your incoming "bulk folder".

Your pics and stories are great!

I wish I were in Sedona right now!

And I agree with you.....I am very sad to see the huge growth! I've been exploring these areas since I was a young boy......back when there was NO Body around!


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[beemerchef]

Jerome and the Mangus Highway, AZ.

Jerome and the Mangus Highway, AZ.

Out of the Sedona traffic and construction roads, on to Jerome up in the Mountains with a great ride through the Mangus Highway down to Prescott, what a great day it was yesterday.
As I will probably head north tomorrow, today is the day for errands, tightening up the scene and the loose ends... top of the fuel and water, food... you never know what is ahead with my open minded Journey ahead of me.
I keep thinking that at some point I will meet someone on the road from a Forum, but it has not happened yet... we saw lots of riders, somehow they were all going the other way!
Enjoy the Blog... and be well, have a great week.

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

More roads up and down and around Sedona, AZ.

More roads up and down and around Sedona...

A gravel road with great watering holes... followed by 89A... not for the faint of heart... and now we are packed headed toward the Grand Canyon... with millions of pictures of it in circulation I have to add my own!... Should be great camping near Tusayan... National Forest... and most likely cooler temps... Ah! Almost forgot... must check NOAA... the weather you know.
Enjoy the Blog...

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Why on the Road?...

Why on the road?...

It was only this morning that we left Beaver Creek Campground, south of Sedona... we are a few miles for the Grand Canyon’s south rim, I have not seen any of it yet, and it is sometime in the middle of the night... We are camped on National Forest, they call it “dispersed” camping, off a forest road which are abundant around here. There is no one near by and my clock right away has switched to a no time zone... more on the Blog.

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

The Grand Canyon, AZ

The Grand Canyon, AZ.


What can one say about the Grand Canyon?... besides being mesmerized throughout this jaw dropping, eye popping, sensory overload experience. One of the few places I can sit for hours and loose my sight and senses deep into this incredible wonder.
One of the most enjoyable place to also camp here... the nearest neighbor is about half a mile away... and I had dinner for lunch... as you will see!

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

More on the Grand Canyon, AZ.

More on the Grand Canyon, AZ.

It was just another beautiful day here, NOAA is predicting snow and mid twenties by Tuesday... but that is a couple days ahead. Lots of riding through the Park, the weekend crowd is a bit different... glad to see many city people coming here to enjoy the sites as we did... before the views disappear due to increasing haze... You can read about it here...

You be well...

Ara & Spirit

 

[kcowyo]

What is it they say about dogs and their owners who start to look alike after awhile? Well I don't see it even though you two are starting to dress alike.

Did you make it over to the new, big glass bottomed sidewalk/overlook thing? Not sure if that's on the south rim or north rim...?

I love reading about your one pan creations and seeing the pics of said plates, but what about Spirit? How's he eating? Is his mini-celebrity going to his head yet?

Glad to see the new sattelite dish is working and stellar photos from Grand Canyon. I agree shooting there is tricky. Sunrise and sunset were the only times of day I could get decent lighting and even then framing a decent picture is an overwhelming task.

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and impressions from your road Ara. Your updates have been a great way to start each day.

Be safe -

 

[beemerchef]

Valle's "Planes of Fame Air Museum", AZ.

What is it they say about dogs and their owners who start to look alike after awhile? Well I don't see it even though you two are starting to dress alike.

Did you make it over to the new, big glass bottomed sidewalk/overlook thing? Not sure if that's on the south rim or north rim...?

I love reading about your one pan creations and seeing the pics of said plates, but what about Spirit? How's he eating? Is his mini-celebrity going to his head yet?

Glad to see the new sattelite dish is working and stellar photos from Grand Canyon. I agree shooting there is tricky. Sunrise and sunset were the only times of day I could get decent lighting and even then framing a decent picture is an overwhelming task.

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and impressions from your road Ara. Your updates have been a great way to start each day.

Be safe -

I appreciate the comments! The glass bottom walkway opened today... but... no... with vertigo I already have a hard time enough taking pictures at the Canyon!!! I would freeze... they would have to come and carry me...
I started using my old camera at times, cool pix 990 which I have a UV and polarized filter for it... seems to be doing a bit better... but of course the best time is sunsets!
Fortunately for me... Spirit cannot have human food... will get very sick... so it is all MINE!!!:chowtime:
The Dish... well... without it you would not have all these reports as you are seeing them... not that often anyhow as it takes about 3 to 4 hours per Blog... writing... mainly pictures... posting... The Dish is freedom to me...
Thanks again...

And now for something different!!!

Valle’s “Planes of Fame Air Museum”, AZ.

I think, I am fairly sure that we are going to “The Grand Circle” on our way to California...
“The Grand Circle” including Zion NP, Bryce Canyon NP, Glen Canyon, Capitol Reef... and more.
Exciting riding, hiking, photography and eating!... eating meaning cooking too...
There is much more if we went a bit more North/East... but, have to leave some for next year!... and the following...
A couple days ago we went to Valle ‘s “Planes of Fame Air Museum”, what I thought was going to be a quick stop turned out to be an almost all day visit... a must to see, all in the Blog.

PS: if anyone wants more pictures and info (taken also in pictures), let me know. I can send you the SmuMug link they are all on... too many for the Blog...

Be well...

Ara and Spirit... soon on the road again.