23 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
A wonderful chance to see Gloria & Kim while in the USA this visit. They flew down from Vancouver for a few days. Travel was a bit of a nightmare for them, but it was awesome spending some timeEn savoir plus
21 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Bit of a tourist stop of the road from Yuma to Las Vegas. The bridge was built in 1930 and originally spanned the actual River Thames in London, England. By 1962 is was not up to expected trafficEn savoir plus
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Every block was numbered as the bridge was dismantled in London, England to ensure the 10,000 tonne bridge would be reconstructed exactly as it had stood for 130 years.
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A number of olde shoppes function nearby, plying their wares to visitors in a charming olde atmosphere.
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Modern activity under an old and historic bridge from another land altogether!
États UnisCaliforniaImperial CountySalton CityPalm Wash33°19’42” N 115°56’42” W
16 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
An ancient salt water lake in the middle of desert. Every few 100 years it is refilled as the Colorado river changes course then slowly evaporates and shrinks. Pretty desolate. Salton City on the westEn savoir plus
États UnisCaliforniaImperial CountySalton CityPalm Wash33°19’42” N 115°56’48” W
16 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
An almost abandoned city beside the lake. RV park is popular and this quaint cafe
14 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Huge crops around Yuma, mainly lettuce, broccoli, brassicas. 90% of all lettuce consumed in USA and Canada over winter is grown here. It's huge. Only possible thanks to Colorado River waters. MainlyEn savoir plus
États UnisArizonaYuma CountyFortuna32°41’6” N 114°27’54” W
14 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Medjool dates are a popular crop. Sell from about USD2.50 a pound - $10.00/kg NZ. Yummy!
Palm trees very healthy as a result of plenty of watering.
MexiqueEstado de Baja CaliforniaMexicaliAlgodones32°42’54” N 114°43’55” W
12 février 2018, Mexique ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A 30 min drive from Yuma and we are in Los Algadones, Mexico. 'Genuine' Mexican lunch ... chimichungas, fajitas, tacos. A good experience everything cheap, but what exactly does one need and have roomEn savoir plus
États UnisArizonaYumaSierra Prieta32°42’30” N 114°37’30” W
10 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Parade along 4th Ave, the main drag. Different emphasis to NZ notably no marching bands or teams. Military, municipal and agricultural mainly. Shriners doing wheelies on their trikes. An hour or soEn savoir plus
9 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
No longer in use but an interesting look at life in jail during early years. Cramped cells with 6 prisoners. The heat would have been staggering ... only a couple cells had air flow through them theEn savoir plus
9 février 2018, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Quintessential 'cemetery on a hill' where all those who died in custody rest in peace. Each grave makes by a pile I'd rocks...
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Stayed at the Westgate for a change...prob not again. Any hotel savings are spent on transport around the city. Interesting in this pic - yes, that is snow on them there mountains! Only ever been to Vegas in the heat of summer before, so snow was a bit novel!
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Blue Man Group show finale. We love their show and see it every chance we get...