Crystal Mill, Crystal City

 

One of the reasons we came to Marble for the ministry work was that I wanted to see Crystal Mill.

The trip to the mill was indeed adventurous.  A serious jeep road with many jeeps and  ATV’s, going in both directions.  There was just enough room to pull off or back up to a place to let other drivers pass.

Lou kept saying "the picture better be worth it!"

Scenery along the way is so pretty

especially after the rain we have had.

My nurse told me this is a picture of "White House"

I loved it because of the way the tree line echos the shape of the rock.

After we reached the mill, the  original Crystal City was a 3 minute walk.  

   The open valley looks like there is a place for helicopter landing

                       (in case of a medical emergency)

The store has souvenirs, satellite Wi Fi for credit card purchases, and solar panels for electricity.

We were talking to a couple down in Marble (at "The Hub"- the only place to get Wi-Fi) and they invited us to their cabin at Crystal City.  

(didn't stay, but what a neat offer!)

Alan an Pat (co-workers) visited with this family from India who had hiked 

5.5 miles up to Crystal City, so we gave them a ride back down and 

had a "tea party" between our 2 trailers.

Great day!

Then, of course, time for a little more fishing

at 

Lizard Lake

This time it was catch and release.

Movin' that marble (and other daily events)

As we are heading up to the worksite, the marble truck is coming down, and I get to practice my backing up skills.

                            These pieces are rejects - but they will look terrific                                                             -  wherever they place them at the camp.

Lunch is at the cookout location

delivered by wagon

"Brother Ray" is multi talented wagon master.

Lydia (one of the directors)  and Ella dress for the occasion.

Fun for  young and old

End of the work day for some fishing

(Beaver Lake, 2 minuted from our RV)

And a great dinner!