Mileage: 74,121

Arizona West RV Park Yuma, Arizona

We left Tucson early. It was crisp and cool. We decided to take a break from the interstate and instead we traveled on 86 toward Yuma. It was a great decision. I finally felt relaxed and I also felt like I was back in “real” Arizona.

We spotted a hot air balloon drifting across the sky. What a beautiful morning to be floating high above the earth! A hot air balloon ride is definitely on my bucket list!

Saguaro cacti dotted the landscape as we passed through Saguaro National Park.

A band of coyotes crossed the road.

The landscape is so pretty…I love it here!!

I know these a copper mine tailings but I do think even so that they are lovely…

We stopped in the town of Ajo where we had remembered the Desert Rain Cafe. Unfortunately because it was Sunday, they were closed. We walked around the town square to get some air and move a little and see if we could find another lunch spot. We bought homemade biscuits and sausage gravy from a woman with a small street stand. Not the healthiest choice…but really tasty!!

We arrived in Yuma late in the afternoon. We settled in at our campsite and ate a light dinner. We headed to Harkins Yuma Palms 14, a movie theater. We were eager to see the movie Just Mercy. We have a family member involved in this film who has also been involved with the Equal Justice Initiative for many years. Knowing his story and hearing him speak about EJ has been inspiring, but to watch this film and see the amazing work that Bryan Stevenson has accomplished was very moving and emotional…and Tim does not often use those descriptors for a movie! If you have the opportunity to see this film…go…keep an open mind and an open heart…