Southern Arizona is hot, right? Or at least hotter than most places. That’s why snowbirds and other cold weather avoiders go there.
So when I volunteered to help a friend move into Sierra Vista, which is one of the farthest south cities in Arizona (about 16 miles from the border) I worried it might still be summer-ish there. However, I hadn’t considered elevation. Sierra Vista is at about 4,500 feet.
That’s why the Rolling Steel Tent was only 35°F when I woke up this morning. That’s colder than my refrigerator (37°F). Burrrrrr. Turn on the stove then scoot back under the covers for a while.
But the surprise before the morning temperature was that the popular Las Cienegas National Conservation Area outside Sierra Vista was nearly empty of campers. That’s opposite of my last two visits here. Maybe everyone else is avoiding cold nights. That just means more peace and privacy for me. A little shivering is a small price to pay.
Here in Quartzsite it got chilly this morning. I don't have my quartz heater hooked up yet, nor do I have propane delivered yet. Luckily once the sun came up and I walked the dog I warmed up.
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ReplyDeleteI have to confess I haven't been following your blog for quite some time. But I checked it today and saw your situation has changed and, surprise, you're not in Datil anymore.
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