My Desert Retreat

We were known as the over-the-hill gang, the 4 of us who parked behind the hill, outside the dust bowl.  It was peaceful, beautiful and breezy in the afternoon.  It was the perfect place to retreat.  I could snuggle down under my quilt at night with a perfect view of the glittering night diamonds.  In the morning, the sun rose over the hills and the desert woke to a soft orange glow, with the full moon still high in the sky.  Beautiful!

Lonesome Dove Ball @ Copper Queen, Bisbee

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http://www.copperqueen.com/Here we are at the final Lonesome Dove Ball at the famous Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee.  This is the oldest continuous running hotel in AZ.  Amazing place.  Amazing company.  Sadly, not so amazing food. But we still had more fun than anyone!

Since Zia is not far from the Border, a Border tour, with the Border Patrol Sister of the Border fence was in order!

Zia's Red Lake Ranch-Cowgirl Finishing School

I finally made it to Zia's Cowgirl Finishing School.  It is beautiful country, peaceful, twinkly skys, friendly animals, fun sisters and of course lots of games and food.  I learned things I never knew before, not sure I need to know.  Got a quick glimpse of Bisbee and the Copper Queen.  I'll have to go back for a full exploration of that cool place, Ramsey Canyon and the San Pedro house.  Not enough time to really see everything.  The weather was a little too warm and the water pump stopped working.  Got to try out my solar panels and 2nd battery thanks to my great hubby who never seems to tire of getting me ready for another trip.  I learn something new every time I go.  This time, porta-potty bags are great! I love showers, I need curtains in the bedroom, a full moon in the desert is a delicious thing, but even better with a sunrise in the morning.  Thanks Sisters on the Fly for another cool adventure!