Flying into Tucson to pick up my new RV

My new RV

My first night was spent in the parking lot of the dealer. La Mesa RV. They close at 6pm so I bought a cold sub at Quiznos and ate that for dinner. They did have water & electric hook up.

The solar system installation was finished late the next day. I attempted to rent a car that day to do my shopping, but found out that my debit/credit card was not acceptable so I spent most of the day at the dealer waiting for them to finish.

I spent the next three nights at the KOA around the corner. Pool, hot tub, laundry, showers and even a basic restaurant & bar on site, where I ate the first night.

A moment of enjoyment

The next day I disconnected and finally went shopping for much needed basic supplies and food. I cooked my first dinner in the RV of steak, veggies, salad using my new charcoal grill. Very gratifying.

After three days at the KOA resort, I headed West to eventually meet up with my friends George & Suzie. Spent three days at a quiet, small park in Ajo, AZ. Relaxing, quiet, low key time spent there.

My view from the patio

Cookin!

Some things I’ve learned about RV living.

• Wi-fi while camping is erratic as is cell phone service
• The counter space for meal prep is extremely small, demanding a lot of creativity to get a meal done right. This is especially true when using the propane stove top inside
• It’s very easy to fall asleep in the desert air
• I’ve got a lot more learning to do about the RV & all of its functions, upkeep & problems.
• There is something very gratifying about being out in the desert air, living in a shoebox & cooking satisfying meals while enjoying the cool desert atmosphere.
• It’s always easy to meet friendly people
• The solitude can also be enlightening
• It can also be lonely
• It’s what we make of it that counts

It’s challenging to cook & clean in the limited countertop.

What a view