At the Summer "Lily Pad" in Michigan

We hop from campsite to campsite.  We have several "permanent" spots we call our "lily pads", and we use our Roadtrek to hop from one to another.  Here's a nighttime view of the one in Michigan, photo by the campground.  The circle indicated our decorative lights........

Before and after photos of the northern lily pad in Michigan.  Before the additions:

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After adding the deck, better stairs, new fire pit, etc.:

At Weko Beach, view of Lake Michigan

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Javelinas

"Javelina (Tayassu tajacu) also known as collared peccary, are medium-sized animals that look similar to a wild boar. They have mainly short coarse salt and pepper colored hair, short legs, and a pig-like nose. The hair around the neck/shoulder area is lighter in color giving it the look of a collar. Javelina have long, sharp canine teeth which protrude from the jaws about an inch."

We've seen Javelina at the Sonoran Desert Museum but never previously encountered them in our treks.  They are best avoided because they can be very protective of their young, and those long canine teeth can inflict serious damage.

During a recent visit to the Saguaro National Park - East we came across a large group crossing the highway.  There is also a significant amount of bicycle traffic en route to the park, but I guess the Javelinas like the early morning, too.  This is similar to the activity of ducks up north who will cross streets with their ducklings in tow.

Traffic stopped and allowed the group of about 12 javelinas to cross.   "Share the Road".

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Sedona Arizona - Helicopter Flight

While visiting Sedona Arizona we hiked, took a sunset trolley ride, two jeep tours and a short helicopter ride above the area.  The helicopter ride was very enjoyable.  After we stopped at the Mesa Grill at the airport for lunch; fish and chips.

I made a short video. Below is the video and some stills. For the clearest photos, point the lens outside the small side windows, which are open.

Many thanks to Tim, our pilot and the staff of Sedona Air Tours.

We flew over some of the area we had hiked the day before.

After, we stopped at the Mesa Grill at the airport for lunch. Delicious.

G and I before boarding

I was in the copilot's seat

G was comfy siting behind the pilot

The San Francisco peaks and Flagstaff in the distance

Approaching the airport

That's our Roadtrek 210P

G at the airport Mesa Grill

Fish and Chips for lunch - delicious!

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Saguaro National Park - Spring Flowers

Temperatures are rising in southern Arizona and now is the time for Spring walks and drives. It is too early for the saguaro cactus blooms, but flowering shrubs and some cacti are blooming.  Photos taken April 5 in Saguaro National Park - East.

Saguaro National Park - East

Ocotillo

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creosote bush

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