Easter Weekend at Ocotillo Wells
Last weekend at Ocotillo Wells was incredible. We got a late start because Ree (my wife) had to work Friday. Typically when we plan a desert (or any camping) trip, we like to head out early Friday.
As I stated in my introductory post, I decided to try to start a new family tradition of doing Easter at the desert instead of my sister-in-law’s house. She likes the idea because 1) she and her husband and kids love the desert and 2) she doesn’t have to deal with that whole house thing when she has functions at her house. We discussed doing a Christmas at the desert too, but I’m not sure if that will happen.
It was raining in San Diego and that almost always means wind in the deserts. This time was no exception; the evenings and nights were windy, but that wind provided a great sunset on Saturday night.
The wind also did some damage to my trailer. Everyone had gone for a ride except me and my two boys. So when the wind kicked up I was there by myself trying to get the awning rolled up. I left a small amount of blood as a sacrifice to the wind Gods while cursing and begging them for mercy but I of course failed miserably to get it down before it got completely hosed.
All in all it was a good great weekend. I almost went over the bars after dropping off a short cliff. That adventure (which I never completely fell off the quad) managed to rack up several bruises and a wrist sprain that will likely take several weeks to heal. Aside from that and the awning, nothing broke and nobody got hurt.
Leave a Reply