Wednesday, April 1st
J45
10:30 am We leave our camp quietly to go by car to CASA GRANDE to locate and make the steps for our place of "storage" of the next weeks. We found a covered place which should protect our mounts the time of our absence.
The contract is a little complicated to validate but thanks to Gauthier we manage to make ourselves understood and obtain the confirmation of our reservation.
The time to do some scouting in the area we go back to the camp to enjoy the last moments of our trip.
Last evening by the fire surrounded by coyotes and birds.
Thursday April 2nd 2020
J46
We leave our last camp in the middle of nature
Road to CASA GRANDE
We arrive at the KOA camp RV in Casa Grande in the early afternoon. (32°42'42.11"N, 111°29'59.29"W).
The time to eat we start to clean and empty the truck. Our supplies are thrown away, a monumental mess but nobody is interested in our food, too afraid to catch the virus.
It is very hot 80°F/26,6°C.
Last night in the RV.
Friday 3rd April 2020
J47
9am We set up camp under a blazing sun and drive to CASA GRANDE.
We stop at the TRUCK WASH to store our truck in perfect state of cleanliness.
Charging the RV batteries.
Full of fuel.
We recover our rented car.
Everything is OK to close WILLIRoad and Junior (our HONDA) for a few months.
We do not know what awaits us, in the doubt we take all the precautions of protections necessary.
Road to PALM SPRINGS where we booked a hotel.
We cross landscapes always so impressive.
Shortly after we had to change our plans: our hotel had just sent us a message "California reserves its hotels for "SOCIAL WORKERS". Without being able to justify this status our reservation is cancelled.
So we change our route and book this last night in Arizona at EHRENBERG.
Nothing very fun. The meals are in DRIVE. We can eat in the corridors of the hotel.
The atmosphere is always as leaded by the Corona news.
View here our route to CASA GRANDE - Arizona