Feb 13,14,15 Weather Sunny, about 80. Night time 55. Cooler than Palm Springs area, the elevation in Quartzite is 900 feet.
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| Flea Markets - our bike just looks to good - no dust? |
We have to tell you that Quartzite is a unique little crossroads of a town. From what we see it has a small core of a town, mostly made up by a few eateries, gas stations, truck stops and then the Flea Markets. Tents everywhere, selling everything. Did you need a haircut? Check out this 5th wheel barber shop.
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| Barber shop on wheels ! |
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| Reader's Oasis Used Books |
Oh and a used bookstore that had an interesting proprietor. He had some great used books too.
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| Did we mention the bookstore owner is a Nudist? |
It was a fun stop. Here are some more of the wares for sale. You name it, you can probably find it here.
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| Outdoor metal decor |
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| vintage stuff for sale |
After all the rummaging around we had to stop for a pizza at Silly Al's. Great pizza and beer.
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| Hilarious sign at Silly Al's bar |
About 70 miles away - south - is Yuma. Mostly known for its predictably hot dry weather 365 days a year. Lots of snowbirds. About 10 miles out in the desert is the Government Military Proving Grounds. Used to test combat vehicles, guns, artillery, choppers. Next to it is also the General Motors Vehicle Desert Proving Grounds. This is actual vehicle testing performed in hot, dry, dusty conditions.
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| Tanks used in Desert Storm and Afganistan |
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| Yuma Proving Grounds |
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