London Bridge

After playing in the desert, we headed north to Lake Havasu where we walked the London Bridge.

 Boondocking in the Desert

We meet up with Mitch and Lori in the Arizona desert just off Plamosa road near Quartzite. We hike, we bike, we walk the dogs, eat, have a few drinks and really learn Yoli in the art of boondocking in the desert. She pot lucks with friends, hits the yoga mat in the morning with Lori, then we go for the daily dog walk in the desert. Life is good, Yoli is stepping up to be a true Glamper in the boondocks.

 Glamping in Tucson

Just to make sure to get Yoli started out on the right foot "Camping", I decide to take her to the Lazy Days RV Park in Tucson with full hook ups, restaurant, pool, laundry mat, pickle ball courts, and best of all, pool side margarita service. She learns real fast to like Glamping over camping. We pick lemons, oranges, and grapefruits right from the trees between the RV spots. We make lemonade and enjoy the sunshine. The real test is when I take her out to the desert and introduce her to Boondocking with my camping friends.

 Our first long RV trip

We pack up the RV and head west out I-20. Unknown to me, Yoli shoots pictures of my license plates and sends to friends if she does not report in, they can call the authorities to hunt us down. Well far from the truth, we were loving the road and the adventure. This is where I find out that Yoli really does like to travel and enjoy a good adventure. Not to mention, Covid is just ramping up into a pandemic during this trip so it proved to be a good social distance excursion into the desert.

 Stroll on Main - Grapevine

I am not a local Grapevine person, so Yoli is showing me her town. She has lived in Grapevine for over 20 years working out of DFW Airport for American Airlines. I had been to downtown Grapevine a couple times but really not much. Yoli and I stroll down town and tour the shops. We make stops at the Oil shop to sample olive oils, vinegars, and other strange things. We then make our way for drinks and appy's at a local Mexican restaurant Esparza's.

 Bonfire Night on Lake Grapevine

I am learning that Yolanda has many friends and loves to socialize. I think Nan is her partner in crime lining up daily and weekly gatherings and events. I also learn that most of the gang is ex airline people as Yoli spent 30+ years at American Airlines before retiring. This night was one of many to come. I met Frank, Bob, Kathy, and others this evening and enjoyed chatting with everyone.

 Live Music in Roanoke

Just back from Cancun, Yolanda and I meetup with Yolanda's friends Tom and Nan for drinks and live music where Michael Lee is playing in Roanoke Texas. It was a fun night and we could not get enough of each other.

 First International Trip - Cancun

Yolanda flew to Cancun for a week long girls trip and we continue to text long distance non stop. After a week, the condo is available so Yolanda invites me down for some beach time. Of course I jump on the next plane and to spend time at the pool and beach with Yolanda. It was an awesome trip and we continued to chat it up and really enjoy each others company.

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