Sam And Saundra's Second Time Around - Part 23

Sam And Saundra’s Second Time Around – Part 23
Arizona

11/1/10-3/1/11 – Yuma Mini-Adventures – Possibly The Last Turn Of This Year Off Of The Road Between Quartzsite And Yuma – But No Promises

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We have pretty much followed all of the side roads off of the main highway between Quartzsite and Yuma.  We have pictures of the ‘weather or border surveillance balloon’ when it was grounded due to wind.  We also have pictures of animals, sunsets, cactus, birds and people.  We did not follow the roads that had warning signs that we were about to enter the Proving Ground, nor did we walk in the desert areas that had signs warning of possible live munitions lying around. Reading signs around here is a good habit to develop. One of the last roads we wanted to check out was the road to a roadside chapel that welcomed you to rest and worship a bit.

Roadside Chapel

We turned left and traveled a very short distance to a small chapel set in the middle of crop fields, in front of a large haystack.  We parked and neared the chapel that was about the size of a nice garden shed.  The look of the outside of the building left no question as to the intent of the building, even if the sign had not clearly marked it.  Inside were rows of short wooden pews standing on beautiful wood floors.  A pulpit was appropriately placed. The plaques on the wall, the bible opened for reading, the quiet light, were all welcoming. The small roadside chapel was built by a husband/farmer in honor of God and tribute to his late wife. It probably is no surprise to anyone, but I was greatly moved.  The guest book is evidence that the roadside chapel is and has been a stop for many.  Again, when in the area – Ya Oughta!