Sunday Dec 25, 2022 - Lost Dutchman State Park

 

It was in the 50’s when we got up this morning. Showers (really hot water), then walked up to Carmen’s site where they were already putting together breakfast burritos. Eggs, ham, veggies, Mexican pastries, cranberry bread, empanadas, and Danielle's fruit cake. Then to work off the delicious food we hiked 4 miles or so to find the Lost Dutchman's gold (like millions of others). Lots of people out today with parents, kids and dogs. 

Some mountain bikers, a couple of runners. Lots of happy people with lots of “Merry Christmas” exchanges. After the hike we had a champagne toast for Christmas, a late lunch, and then afternoon naps. Tonight we got together and nobody was really hungry so we played a game around the campfire until we decided to pack it in for the night. Deb & I watched another Jack Ryan show and then collapsed. It started a little cloudy but then clear blue sky the rest of the day, high in the 70’s. We got some good photos today. Tomorrow we think we are going to Wickenburg, but stay tuned. Day 16 (odo = 2944 didn’t go anywhere today)