We are hearing that with the rains the desert has had this year this should be a good spring for desert bloom compared to more recent years. We are hoping we get to see some of it before we head back north. But we’re not sure we can. Bernie has not been feeling well since he stepped off the train last Sunday. Is it a bad cold? Or is it new allergies he just now developed?
Our reserved time at the RV park in Benson, Arizona, is up and we decided we would look for a free place to park for a few days to try to help make up for all that money we just spent on our train trip. We found a casino near Tucson that will let us stay for a few days.

Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, AZ
Found this old guy in the parking lot:
IF Bernie’s problem is allergies this may not be the best place to be. The shrubberies in the parking lot are beginning to bloom:
Did I mention it got up to 80F today?
- Gasoline: none
- Lodging: none
oh goodness. . .allergies are no fun at all. . .you just haf’ta figure out a regimen that keeps them in check and stick with it. . .good luck!
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