Beautiful area.

Hi all
Yesterday was a great morning,
unless you would rather sleep in.

I met Steve W. a long time "On Line Photographer" friend.
Been a long time coming and was so fun to finally meet him.
I enjoyed sitting on the porch, watching the birds
and talking about lots of stuff.
Steve had other commitments in the afternoon
so Millie and I went to the Chiricahua Desert Museum just outside of Portal, AZ.

Great little private collection of artifacts and live reptiles.
I never knew there were so many kinds of Rattle Snakes.

Yes, those are real snakes. As a photographer you always appreciate "good glass", either in a lens or between you and the subject.
The gardens were very nice and a relaxing walk around them
was perfect on a warm afternoon.

After we shopped the gift shop there we headed through Portal
and went up Cave Creek Canyon.

First stop was the visitor's center.
Very informative and found John was also very interesting.
We then headed up the canyon as far as one of the camp grounds.
There were several spots open and it would have been nice to camp there
had we not chose to stay at Rusty's RV.
May have been a bit tight for the BWB so we are comfortable here with our 1/4 acre sites.
According to the brochure. Seems more like "disbursed" camping on BLM property, with amenities.
On the way back out we stopped at the Portal Peak Lodge Store and Café.
Just pick up 6 cool ones.
Since it likely was the only game in "town".
Neat little place, may take a better look today.
Back at the BWB enjoying one of those "cool ones" from our "front porch".

Speaking of.......
We will be having lunch with Steve and after he promised the $2 tour.
Looking forward to having an expert guide.

Sunset from Rusty's RV Park, site 33.

Make your day great
Tom and Millie