Sylvia's RV Journey

I had the honor of visiting Reitz Ranch Center for Ceramic Arts in Clarkdale, AZ. Don Reitz, was an internationally renowned ceramic artist and teacher, who retired in AZ, from Wisconsin. The ranch is situated down a remote dirt road along the Verde River. I enjoyed browsing the studio and grounds which, unfortunately sustained some roof damage this winter, causing normal workshops to remain on hold. That makes me sad, as the funds or efforts to repair are lacking. There is always a back story of artists, and art centers, who power through these struggles. For a fleeting moment in time, I pictured myself buying this property! My wish is for more philanthropic support for all of the arts. Art shows the true soul of our culture, we need to sustain it! reitzranch.org

I was slowly heading home, and stopped at Mojave National Preserve, along I 40 in California. The weather was again calling for more rain. It was over 4 hours to get here, and I was ready to find a camp spot. The initial miles into the preserve did not offer much in terms of camping, but eventually I did find a secluded pullout, and from there I enjoyed my alone time, yet again. The rains, winds, and hail came, and I had a front row seat of the show from my windshield. It was quite chilly as well. But the furnace was working its magic, and I was very comfortable. I even got 4 TV stations, and settled in to watch the Andy Griffith Show. A classic indeed. I love that the Sylver Gypsy has all the comforts of home, and there is nothing I am lacking. I am in love!

  I didn’t want to leave this beautiful Alabama Hills area, but the forecast called for heavy rain so now was the time to dodge those road closures and get onto Highway 395. In less than two hours I made it to Red Rock Canyon State Park, Where I camped right along these unusual eroding cliffs. A place where fossilized prehistoric bones are found.It rained for most of the day, but I ventured out with a few breaks, and really could appreciate the textures of these cliffs in both partial sun and shade. This morning I took a nearly 4 hour drive and wound up at Mohave Desert National Preserve, and just in time before a huge downpour with thunder, lightning, wind and hail. This makes for 4+ solid days out of my eight days with unending rain! I think the desert is now turning into the Amazon rainforest! I am safe and sound, warm, and dry inside the Sylver Gypsy and eventually will publish a list of all the things that can be done to entertain myself with puppy inside this 21’ pod. Recentl...