Return to Organ Pipe NM & A Fun Day Trip to Rocky Point Mexico

Puerto Penasco, Mexico (68 degrees, bright blue skies

The last few days of Debbie's visit was spent hiking and exploring in Organ Pipe National Monument.  We also took her for the day to Rocky Point Mexico. In addition, we met up with our friends J.C. and Bev again.  We all had a great time together.  The desert is starting to bloom and it was really pretty. 

JC, Bev, Me, & John
Alamo Canyon, Organ Pipe NM

John and I had hiked this canyon about a month ago.  We were amazed how much it had changed.    The plants were taller and more abundant along the trail  This is our first time seeing the desert in bloom.

Saguaro Cactus

 

Prickly Pear

It is great to see J.C. and Bev again. They had already spent about a week in this area and had so much to show us.  We also saw our friends Mal and Marsha who stay in Why in the fall and winter. (see earlier posts). Unfortunately, Marsha had a terrible cold and we could not spend much time together. 

Brittle Bush (yellow flowers)

Debbie with a blooming Ocotillo

J.C. and Bev
Chola Cactus in bloom

We spent one day in search of crested cactus.  I have written about these unusual cactus a couple of times.  They really intrigued us.  I'll show some more of them in a future post.  It's really exciting when you find one. Bev had picked up a Junior Ranger Guide that helped us find many of them in Organ Pipe.   

Crested Cactus

Debbie really loves the beach and it was fun to plan a trip to the sea.  J.C. and Bev helped us plan a day trip to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) Mexico. The border is very close to Why and it's an easy drive (50 miles)  to this very pretty coastal town along the Sea of Cortez.. 

Bev and J.C. have been here many times and like the area very much.  Currenlty due to all the unrest it is s advised to only drive in this area during the day and to limit your exploring to the main tourist areas. 

Rocky Point Beach

After arriving we enjoyed a great lunch together next to the  Playa Bonita campground.  The sea breezes were delightful along with the margaritas and fresh seafood.

J.C. having a siesta

We had fun shopping and picked up a few bargains.  Prices were very reasonable and the shops seemed happy to have some business.  There are not many tourists in the shopping area.

J.C. and Bev have camped in the past at Playa Bonita R.V. Park.  We walked around the park and really liked it.  It was about 3/4 full and seemed to be very well maintained. 

Playa Bonita RV Park

Many folks who stay at the park have their RV's repaired, painted, or washed and waxed because the prices are very reasonable.  We saw several rigs having some work completed. 

Lots of the RVers stay for awhile.  They set up some nice patios to take advantage of the great weather and beach. Rates are $22/night ($27 ocean front) or $132 weekly ($189 ocean front). They are full hook sites that even include Wi-Fi. 

Fresh shrimp is available everywhere.  We purchased two pounds of huge blue shrimp for only $6/pound.  They even gave us a huge bundle of fresh asparagus.   The next day Bev cooked us a wonderful shrimp scampi dinner. It was such a treat. 

Huge Blue Shrimp

We had a great time and would definitely return again for a longer stay.  It was fun to see Debbie walking along the beach.  She so loves the ocean.  Thanks J.C. & Bev for planning such a great day trip.