Twelve weeks ago we arrived in Arizona. The stay started out with both of us very sick and visiting the local urgent care clinics. About the third week, we were ready to have some fun and explore the area.
But before I get to reminiscing about some of favorite spots, I want to thank our friends that live here full-time. If it wasn't for them I don't think we would have enjoyed Arizona half as much! Lynn & Kathy; Diana & Jerry; Doug & Grace; Mary Ann & Richard; Jim & Judy; and Kathy. Also, Russell & Melissa who visited their snowbird parents, Bob & Jean, while here and cousins, Glen & Carolyn; and Larry & Sheary. Oops! Can't forget our Wisconsin visitors Jim, Robyn & Carter who came and did some exploring with us too! With all these people in Arizona, did not meet and make too many new friends except for my writer's club and now fellow Mahjong friend, Lavonne. THANK YOU!!
Hubby and I were truly reminiscing the other day about our favorite spots and activities while here in Arizona. Antelope Canyon near northern border with Utah was a top contender in our minds. I plan to take a few photos from there and have them enlarged for our Wisconsin place.
We enjoyed driving through the desert and seeing all the different types of cacti. We were pleasantly surprised to see wildflowers along the road sides. Some of our favorite routes were to South Mountain Park right in the city of Phoenix, what a treasure this town has this this large area preserved for hiking and driving in the desert. Also, Hwy 88 north east to Canyon Lake and the other lakes created by dams on the Salt River - Saguaro, Apache, and Roosevelt lakes. The road from Tortilla Flats to Roosevelt was a hum-dinger.... many parts one lane without ANY guardrails.
Sedona was beautiful with all the red rock formations and Tombstone was fun and funky place to re-live the Old West. Museums and other historic places were special... Taliesin West; Tucson Presidio; Biosphere; Heard Museum; Mystery Castle; and London Bridge.
Can't forget all the musical shows we saw... four in our resort and two others in Apache Junction at the Mining Camp and The Barleens theater.
So tomorrow we take our time and head back to Wisconsin. First stop, Las Vegas
VIVA LAS VEGAS!
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