I am safe and sound in Sierra Vista, AZ after a hectic two days of bus, train, and automobile travel. Many thanks to Captain Chem; the Earl of Montecito and his wiley wonderdog Myra; unnamed, faceless busmen and engineers; and Lisa & Nancy of Big Blend Radio fame for shuttling me from San Juan Bautista to here. I'm kind of trashed from the all night Amtrak experience between L.A. Union Station and Tucson, but all in all, I could not be happier.
Today Lisa & Nancy gave me a little tour of the area near Sierra Vista, the closest trail town to the Mexican border. The highlight was a walking visit to a wonderful San Pedro River BLM Park that featured cool historical buildings, native plant gardens, prime birding sites, and braided walking trails that lead down to the surprisingly healthy flow of the San Pedro River.
I have been a guest on Big Blend Radio a few times the last couple of years so I kind of felt like I already knew Lisa and Nancy. Now I can say I actually met them! They are just as fun and witty and well-traveled in person as they are on air.
The mountains that form the first section, or passage, of the Arizona Trail (AZT) look cold and a little snowy and shrouded in wet clouds. Rain is forecast for the next two days, so I will wait until Tuesday to tackle the initial fifty miles.
Here are a few pictures from today's One Hour Walk by the San Pedro River.
Now to shut my eyes and mind.
Jim
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