Day 15 - April 7 Saguaro National Park

Today saw a quick trip to Camping world. We had three coupons burning a hole in our pocket. Besides we needed another sewer hose. Seems the Arizona campsite builders like to put the sewer connections at the back end of the site. Took the full 25 ft to make it. But, we did get our $45 worth of coupons disposed of.

Then it was off to Saguaro National Park, the US home of those funny looking tall cactus with arms. A bit of driving, hiking, and book work and Rosalie pocketed Jr Ranger badge # 9. We were feeling pretty good about that until we met on road school mother who happened to mention one of her sons had 22. It is a great way to get the younger kids involved in what they are seeing. The work booklets are very similar in structure, the animals, tracks, nature settings are geared toward the park in question.

The Park web site: Saguaro National Park

We ended the long arduous day by joining the Full Time Family's group for a gumbo get together at one of the members site where we mingled, talked, enjoyed some gumbo, lost a bowl, and generally had a great time.