17th October 2015 - Parker, Arizona
This is Jim - Tom got paired up with him and his wife, Lisa at golf. They have a "weekender" at Bransons which is a resort next to Pirates Den.
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They were most hospitable and took us for a spin on the Colorado River.
It is a beautiful and totally unexpected part of Arizona - the shoreline of the river is lined with RV parks, "tiny" homes and a few waterfront restaurants. One side of the river is California and the other is Arizona.
Although very scenic, I must admit I wasn't enthralled by the ear shattering roar of speed boats and jet skis every few minutes. There is no speed limit on the river so it is a haven for testosterone fueled, "need for speed weekend" warriors. It is the equivalent of parking beside one of the runways at LAX Airport.
Jim and Lisa's getaway..no disputing it is a lovely spot (with ear plugs on..ha!ha!)
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Me and Him.
Parker Dam - this is as far as the Colorado goes from Pirates Den/Bransons. The dam creates Lake Havasu on the other side. Parker Dam straddles the Whipple Mountains of California on the left and the Buckskin Mountains of Arizona on the right. It is also the deepest dam in the world with 235 feet of its 320 feet below the river bed.
The rustic bar at Pirates..great place for that sunset drink. The drinking water at Parker is dreadful, full of minerals and salty, so it would be a good idea to pick up bottled water before getting there. Lake Havasu would be the best place pick up stuff as Parker is quite isolated with minimal services.
Having a bit of fun with the lady pirate!
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Tom's dream girl....2xDDs!
Lovely sunset looking across to the California side of the Colorado river.
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