January 13, 2014
I have wanted to come to Lake Havasu for many years after hearing about from friends. Actually, I really wanted to see Havasu Falls, but few people actually make the 8 mile hike in, then, there are no amenities etc. I guess this fabulous resort will have to do! It was slightly out of our way but definitely worth the extra drive. This is probably in our Top 3 resorts. It has the ever important beautiful, clean bathrooms, lots of laundry, a heated pool and spa. There is a nice trail along the water that we can bike and walk, great views of the lake and mountains. The mild temps feel great!
The kids have been enjoying a bit of freedom on their bikes. Most resorts we stay at have 24 hr gated security. This has to be the friendliest and happiest place we've been too. Everyone we have met has been so nice and quite intrigued by our travel story. Many of us are on similar journeys but not many are as young as we are and have young kids in tow.
We had spent the better part of a week "dry camping" between Huntington Beach and Joshua Tree. I was lucky if I get a shower because I have to think about how much water I will use and what we need for dishes and cooking etc. This morning I said that I might actually do my hair and put on makeup. Tyler's response was "Mom, you don't need to do that, you already have a husband!"
I have wanted to come to Lake Havasu for many years after hearing about from friends. Actually, I really wanted to see Havasu Falls, but few people actually make the 8 mile hike in, then, there are no amenities etc. I guess this fabulous resort will have to do! It was slightly out of our way but definitely worth the extra drive. This is probably in our Top 3 resorts. It has the ever important beautiful, clean bathrooms, lots of laundry, a heated pool and spa. There is a nice trail along the water that we can bike and walk, great views of the lake and mountains. The mild temps feel great!
Scott spent all day cleaning the RV with a kitchen sponge...people are meticulous about their RV's and ours was quite dirty. Most parks will not allow you to wash your vehicle. I cleaned the inside if anyone is wondering.
We had spent the better part of a week "dry camping" between Huntington Beach and Joshua Tree. I was lucky if I get a shower because I have to think about how much water I will use and what we need for dishes and cooking etc. This morning I said that I might actually do my hair and put on makeup. Tyler's response was "Mom, you don't need to do that, you already have a husband!"
We have a tv on board but we only get regular TV, no cable or satellite. The kids love all the old shows we grew up watching...MASH, Dragnet, Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Giligans Island...all of them.
Tyler is obsessed with all the different types of RV's. He likes to bike around and check them all out and then take us on a tour. At this place, most people have some sort of toy vehicle. It's either a golf cart, dune buggy, unique 4x4. There is even a yellow Ferrari here. One guy had a remote control boat on the lake that was quite large and loud. Scott found out it was powered by 2 weed whackers!
Tyler is obsessed with all the different types of RV's. He likes to bike around and check them all out and then take us on a tour. At this place, most people have some sort of toy vehicle. It's either a golf cart, dune buggy, unique 4x4. There is even a yellow Ferrari here. One guy had a remote control boat on the lake that was quite large and loud. Scott found out it was powered by 2 weed whackers!
We went on a nice bike ride today to see the famous London Bridge!
Originally, the deserted Lake Havasu vacant land was given to the State of Arizona by the Federal government. The federal property was an abandoned landing strip for the military. McCulloch made a deal with the State of Arizona and received the property for free with a promise to develop the land. The problem was that the real estate agents could not bring in prospective buyers, because the land was in the middle of nowhere and very arid and hot. McCulloch's real estate agent, Robert Plumer, learned that the London Bridge was for sale and convinced McCulloch to buy it and bring it to the area to attract potential land buyers. The initial response from McCulloch was "That's the craziest idea I have ever heard.", but after consideration, he decided to go ahead with the purchase.
In 1967, the Common Council of the City of London began to look for potential buyers for the London Bridge. Lake Havasu City founder and entrepreneur Robert P. McCulloch placed the winning bid of $2,460,000 on April 18, 1968. McCulloch came by this figure by doubling the estimated cost of dismantling the structure, which was $1.2 million, bringing the price to $2.4 million. He then added on $60,000 -- a thousand dollars for each year of his age at the time he estimated the bridge would be reconstructed in Arizona. Each block was meticulously numbered before the bridge was disassembled. The blocks were then shipped overseas through the Panama Canal to California and trucked from Long Beach to Arizona. Following reconstruction of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu City rededicated it in a ceremony on October 10, 1971.
The London Bridge, Arizona tourism’s second-largest attraction after the Grand Canyon.
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| Jack definitely takes the road less traveled! |
Next Stop, Phoenix!
~Linda
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