Monday, November 28/2016

Kay and I were up early again this morning so headed into Parker for brunch and to pick up a few supplies we had failed to get on Saturday.
John decided to get the one 30 pound propane tank filled since it would be almost empty.  We have not filled it since Montana so we are doing real good as far as burning propane.  Since we got to the warmer weather, we have not had to use the heater much so that is a good thing.  John had put the tank in the truck so we were good to go this morning.
Our first job of the day though, was to stop at the Crossroads Cafe in Parker and order food.  I must say, the cheeseburger was GREAT!!  I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great meal.  Their menu was four pages long and the variety is incredible.  The prices are good too.
When we got back to camp, John got busy packing up for our travels tomorrow.  Kermit was loaded on the back of the truck and then John checked the water on the battery banks just to make sure that all was well with them.   All the "junk" was loaded up and I cleaned up the inside of the trailer getting it ready for travel tomorrow as well.
Once that was done we headed out for a cruise.  We headed down Shea Road toward Swansea Townsite.  It wasn't too long before we were on off the pavement and headed down the sandy road to Swansea.  It is an easy drive and easily accessible by any 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Swansea, once a bustling copper mining town that "lived" between 1908 and 1943 is now a ghost town filled with ruins and artifacts.  There are several remains still standing of the buildings that dotted the area.  What remains of the railroad grade is still visible and the sheer history of the place is ever so present.   If history is what your passion is, this place is ideal.
The drive home was incredible as Mother Nature provided an incredible sunset.  We stopped for  several pictures and at one point John said "It's almost like driving in a picture"!!   WOW...that was pretty deep and so appropriate.
We arrived back at camp and the cats (who we had left outside) were waiting on the steps for our return.  It was time for the Monday night football game so we piled into the trailer and turned on the TV.   Adult beverages were passed around and I got supper ready for John to cook!!

A boat we found

Arizona canal

Road into Swansea

Arch along the way

Another great Arizona sunset