Kingman Arizona

We are now making our way to Yuma.  We were going to travel slowly through Arizona but the weather is changing to cooler temperatures so we will be traveling faster. Not that we are complaining too much ????, but it’s going to be in the low teens during the day and single digits at night.

On our first night we boondocked in the desert about 20 km from Kingman.  So cool!!! Mark and Vince had to move rocks/boulders by hand and the aid of a shovel to get us through the unbeaten path.  On the 2nd night we stayed at our first Harvest Host Site, Stetson Winery.  The owner gave us a 5-star rating.  It was pretty interesting.  Between us we bought 6 bottles of wine. He did okay ????. We spent Tuesday afternoon exploring Kingman and all the historical Route 66 stuff.  We ate at Mr. D’s Route 66 Cafe, and I had the Oprah Winfrey special.  Cheeseburger, onion rings and homemade root beer.

On Wednesday we went on a day trip to Oatman to experience the wild donkeys who roam the streets and have the right of way over vehicles and pedestrians. Beware of the donkeys entering stores, restaurants and helping themselves to your snacks. At first, I didn’t like the donkeys but by the end of the afternoon I was feeding them. The history is pretty neat if you want to google the town. The road from Kingman to Oatman is extremely windy and it goes up and down and up and down and then up and down again.  No vehicles over 40 feet allowed.  There is an easier route if you leave from Laughlin but not nearly as much fun.

Desert campsite

At least no minus temperatures.

Winery and goofing around town.

Delicious

Laureen taking the Donkeys to Canada!