Visit to Lake Powell and the Dam

Today we were just getting our bearings around here. Took a trip down to the Glen Canyon, Lake Powell Dam,  and Lake Powell. The view from anywhere around here is spectacular. Then we decided to take in a nice authentic Mexican lunch. The rest of the day is siesta.

Dam visitor center.

Bridge over the dam

Rock display of ancient dinosaur tracks found in area.

Lake Powell Dam

Elwin overlooking Dam area

On the road to Wahweap National Park

Lake Powell.

Canyon Motel and RV Park Home for a few days.

Pulled into Canyon Park today in Williams Arizona. The park is just down the road from the Bearizona park we visited last time we came through this area. Plan to check out the road to Page and visit the South Rim of Grand Canyon tomorrow. It will be a long day so Kahlua will come with us. We left temperature of 84 degrees in Havasu City and came to temperatures of 60's with a freeze tonight and tomorrow here in Williams. There is a vast temperature change between southern and northern Arizona. All in all a good trip.

Campground is in the mountains. Nice Christmas trees here.

Our Spot of heaven.

Home for a couple of nights.

Golfing on Bridgewater Links, Lake Havasu

Went golfing today at the Bridgewater Links 9 hole golf course right by the London Bridge. We played it twice to make 18 holes. The course was nice, the weather is very windy today at 25-40 mph winds with gusts.

California mountains on the other side.

Nice golf course view. 

This picture is for Ray. The tree is right in front of the green.  

We used our tree wood to get to the green. Ha Ha.

A pose by the champ.

Lake Havasu and California mountains in the background. Awesome view!

Topock Gorge and Copper Canyon Boat Tour

Today we went on a 4 hour boat trip up the Colorado River from Lake Havasu. It was like a mini trip to the Grand Canyon. California side was on the left (mostly Indian Reservation land), and Arizona side was on the right. Today was hot at 99-104 degrees, so spending the noon hours on the boat was terrific. They even served us a lunch with the boat on one of the beaches. The ducks and birds came around to see if we were serving leftovers, which of course we did. Really beautiful lake. The name Havasu means blue looking down, green looking out, or blue green=havasu. We saw some wild donkeys on the California side. This area is known for copper and gold mining. This area is a play land for boaters. The boats we saw were easy $60,000.00.

The London Bridge from boat view.

Natural grass for ducks.

Elwin enjoying the ride.

Birds trying to fly and play and eat. They recognize the blue top boat as food.

Cactus called red barrel cactus of only this region of desert.

Ducks visiting us for food.

London Bridge coming into harbor.

Island Golf Lake Havasu

Got up and went golfing on the Island in Lake Havasu. The golf course was rough and mostly dirt and gravel. We were not too pleased with it. The view of the lake and mountains was spectacular though. They have a lot of quail and doves here. They only have tee times till noon here. Once May is finished, it is so hot here that activities and tours come to a halt. It seems like this is a winter haven for people. Today was 93 degrees. Tomorrow will be 100 degrees. We are signed for a 4 hour water cruise tomorrow. All in all a beautiful place in the valley of mountains.

Palm Trees and mountains.

Gravel, sand and some greens.

Desert, lake and mountains in a beautiful valley.

One of the lighthouses around the island.

Lake Havasu, AZ

We changed our itinerary this morning. Tired of driving and no fun. We enjoyed visiting family, but the trip to Alaska became daunting after issues and lots and lots of driving. Decided to drive north on Highway 95 and turn right instead of left. We entered and exited California. (Oops I bit off more than I want to chew. Heading home slowly to enjoy the sites along the way. The blog is now misnamed.) We turned right and went to Lake Havasu City off of I-40. Nice place. Rains making it cooler here today. Went downtown and visited the London Bridge built in London and completed in 1831, disassembled and brought here in 1971. I remembered seeing this bridge on 60 minutes. Plan to stay here a few days and play, then move on to Flagstaff area and see what fun we can have there.

Campbell Cove RV Resort

Elwin hooking up the essentials.

Our view. Nice.

Visiter center and London Bridge

Visiter center fountain.

London Bridge

London Bridge

London Bridge

London Bridge

London Bridge

People place padlocks on bridge with their names. Interesting.

Light Post on London Bridge made from melted cannons from Napoleon's war.

Tourist area and visiter center next to bridge.

London Bridge

Old english phone booth. Photo op for fun.

Nice fountain.

Beach on the Lake Havasu.