November 5, 2021

Naked Dates

Riverfront RV Park Yuma, Arizona Day 11

After morning exercise and walking, we took our bikes and pedaled through West Wetlands and into East Wetlands all the way to the river. 

We had seen this red bird the other day and I was hoping to spot it again.  I believe that it is a vermillion flycatcher.  As it flew, it was a brilliant scarlet flash among the trees.  He was kind enough to pose for pictures.

We cycled to the athletic complex and had breakfast by the pond. 

Tim has a special breakfast concoction that he prepares each day.  It contains muesli, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, blueberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, chia seeds, and raw sunflower seeds with a drizzle of agave syrup.  Lots of healthy stuff!

He loves it!

The lettuce, red and green is just beginning to grow.

This afternoon, we drove to Wellton to Naked Dates for a late lunch.  Tim chose the Carnitas Street Tacos with slow smoked, shredded pork, cilantro, onions, date salsa verde, and chipotle cream.  I had the Sweet and Savory Flatbread with date spread, bacon, and melted cheeses…both so yummy!!  For dessert, we split a date shake.  It is date season here and the harvest continues through December.

Old trucks on the property.

The owner at the restaurant told us about a nearby 4WD trail called Woodcutters Pass.  The route is more than 20 miles long and traverses up and through the Gila Mountains into the Fortuna Foothills in Yuma.  We scoped it out, driving through the desert and toward the mountains.  This would be a full day adventure  or an overnight adventure for another day!