WONDERFUL PHOENIX

In the Phoenix area our friendly saguaro was always present.

Sunsets were spectacular.

Our preference for Mexican food guided us to many local family restaurants.

Grapefruit and oranges were readily available right in our RV park.

On a visit to the Scottsdale area of Phoenix we feasted on yummy Thai cuisine.

The Scottsdale art scene was a treat.

Beautiful work was on display all over the area.

The RV park salt water pool and hot tub was a nice touch to "come home" to.

 During a visit to a RV show, we had visions of upgrading.

We're over that now!!

 Post Goodwill view.

 Local art show

 It had indoors and outdoors displays.

 Local landscaping.

Beautiful countryside.

 Boulder Canyon

 Many retail outlets seem to adapt to their surroundings.

Setting out for California

SEDONA TOUR

We're on the road from Tucson to Phoenix.

Kellie had two days left in Arizona so on our stop she did a little shopping.

The Phoenix Metro RV Park was our stop for the next three nights.

It turned out to be a great park, over age 55, and we ended up staying two weeks.

To our delight, the salt water pool and hot tub was available 24/7.

The next day we took off for a not to be missed tour of Sedona AZ.

The landscapes were awesome!

Our arrival at this special chapel just took our breath away.

The chapel was built privately in the 1950's and now is owned by a local diocese.

From the town of Sedoma the views are wonderful.

 I think this huge rock was called "Bell Rock".

 We could hear this happy rock climber all through the valley.

His sounds of joy revealing his excitement. 

 Great Landscaping

 The town's location really complimented the countryside.

Landscape art was everywhere. 

We stopped for a lunch treat at the Wild Flower Bakery and Cafe.

The drive back to Phoenix was also very special. 

 In the morning the Saguaro Cacti seem to be waving farewell to Kellie! 

At the Phoenix airport I was a little concerned about her unchecked bag.

GOOD NEWS-she arrived safely back in Tara.

Thanks for the great visit!!

SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK and SORONA DESERT MUSEUM

This great park is located close to Tucson and has an east and west location.

The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum is located in the west location of the Saguaro National Park. After the information presentation, the screen is lifted to reveal the amazing outdoor setting of the museum. 

The saguaro cacti dominate the park.

The buildings have many observation decks.

The buildings also compliment the setting

The effects of flash floods or washouts in the desert.

The skies are amazing!!

Many bikers travel the park roads.

A number of displays are in the out buildings of the park.

The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexican state of Sonora.

As if the six species of venomous snakes weren't enough.

A great setting for the outdoor cafe.

Kellie getting up close.

What a great area!