Sunny and 73
We drove back to Tucson from Blythe, California this morning. This is a fairly boring four hour jaunt through the desert.
Amethyst chunks abound at the Rapa River Show.
When we got back I noticed the Rapa River Show was in full swing, so we stopped and shopped. This show is held with several others at one of the motels/hotels on the access drive along I-10. Vendors were set up at all these locations and ready to accept our cash and credit.
I've seen amethyst geodes, but seldom agates inside them: WOW!
Bonnie found some bargain beads. This will be the first of many beads we will see and buy during the show.
Bonnie hitting the first of many gem dealers she will shop.
I bought some great cabochons, some for me, and some for a friend.
Hug-a-crystal.
Cabs for me and a friend. Some of these are your John.
We saw tables of rocks, crystals, geodes, and all other kinds of good things. there is usually some spectacular specimens out in front of the Riverpark Inn and Bonnie hugged a huge one. Lots of captioned photos today and not much yakking.
Jade ship.
Carved from one piece of Australian Boulder Opal.
Our buddy Jeff Anderson peddling his agates.
Tables full of rocks abound. Rapa River.
A second Boulder Opal carving.
At the end the day we had a great steak at our favorite steak house in Tucson, The Silver Saddle.
Tomorrow all the shows will be in full swing and I am not sure exactly where we are going. I guess you will have to o check in with us tomorrow. I don’t know the last time I was so excited. I think it was a couple days ago when I found that extra fry in the bottom of the McDonalds bag (don’t tell me that doesn’t thrill you too).