What a nice surprise Hurkey Creek County park near Idyllwild was. The spaces were big
and spread out. Our group was parked near a meadow with
squirrels scampering around and birds chirping. As our 6 rigs got settled in on Monday, a couple
of the guys started a fire in the ring and then grilled hamburgers for
everyone.
Nick and Patty Bailey, the rally hosts and Idyllwild residents, did a great job planning
activities. The cool mornings started with coffee, juice and rolls while
sitting in the warm sunshine. Tuesday morning we caravaned to the Living Free
Animal Sanctuary. The cats and dogs here were rescued from high kill shelters. They
also have a couple bunnies, donkeys and a mustang.
The kitten room in the Cattery building was a favorite for many of us.
at the Mountain Center Café.
Then, Nick showed the group some well hidden petroglyphs left behind 600 years ago by the Cahuilla Indians. Several members climbed down the steep path to see them.
The day finished up with a group dinner of delicious pizza brought in from town, then sitting around a fire, chatting, laughing and enjoying the clear sky and viewing the stars. For those of you with smartphones, Dave Rudolph shared info about an app called Sky View that identifies the stars, planets and constellations.
Wednesday was a "do whatever you want day" Except bad luck hit the Seldens. Not only were their coach batteries weak, the generator died. (not a good situation when you are dry camping) Several of us went into town so new batteries could be ordered and enjoyed lunch at Arriba Mexican Restaurant. Nick had arranged for the best cook to be working that day boy, we sure enjoyed our meal. Then some wandered around the quaint little town of Idyllwild and checked out the shops. It was a beautiful afternoon.
Wednesday was a "do whatever you want day" Except bad luck hit the Seldens. Not only were their coach batteries weak, the generator died. (not a good situation when you are dry camping) Several of us went into town so new batteries could be ordered and enjoyed lunch at Arriba Mexican Restaurant. Nick had arranged for the best cook to be working that day boy, we sure enjoyed our meal. Then some wandered around the quaint little town of Idyllwild and checked out the shops. It was a beautiful afternoon.
After coffee on Thursday morning, we found it hard to leave. Since it was a small group, there was increased opportunity to get to know each other better and deepen friendships. It was a fun time in a beautiful campsite. A big thanks to Nick and Patty Bailey for hosting a fun time.
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