Year: 2017
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Superstars of the desert – the Saguaro flowers
My wish of seeing the Saguaro blooms has been granted, even though with Steve’s situation it’s under less-than-desirable circumstances. But we’re enjoying this opportunity as our consolation for being in Tucson this time of the year. The best way to view the white Saguaro bouquets was to revisit Saguaro National Park. Driving there was also a step forward for…
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The long road to recovery – Tucson, AZ
First off, a big THANK YOU to everyone, family and friends who have reached out to us, left supporting comments, sent texts and private messages extending warm thoughts and virtual hugs for Steve. We continue to feel the positive vibes from prayers sent our way and we couldn’t ask for more. Just when my stress level…
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An unexpected extended stay – Tucson, AZ
We are continuing to enjoy a pleasant springtime in Tucson. We’ve been wandering through the desert daily as early as possible to avoid the unbearable daytime heat – wow, the sun is hot down here! During those wanderings we’ve been able to view the progress of the desert flora blooming on a daily basis. This is our first spring here, and…
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A rendezvous in the desert – Tucson, AZ
So here we remain, at our “winter headquarters” for this year – Tucson. The population of over a half million seems to be spread out enough that it usually doesn’t feel too overcrowded, although we do try hard to avoid commute hour traffic when possible. We love that this city is ringed by mountain ranges offering endless hiking opportunities,…
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The second time around – Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
We had so much fun in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico last year that we decided to return for another ten days of frolicking on Playa Bonita’s sandy beach. This year we were there from Feb 5th-15th with our Canadian friends Matt and Gloria, and with John and Sharon of On the Road of Retirement. We had our own little…
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Quirky creations in the desert – Borrego Springs, CA
If landscape such as that at Anza-Borrego desert doesn’t grab you and you find it difficult to see beauty in a desert environment, then a visit here may not be appropriate. But what if the same place had a bunch of huge quirky sculptures located in its midst? As we drove through the desert during our stay, we…
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Good times at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has a special place in Steve’s heart. This is where his parents used to boondock in their RV every winter for years, and he visited them several times during their stays. Our last visit here was a decade ago when we flew down to spread his parent’s ashes in the desert that had been their…
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California’s remarkable rocks part 3 – Joshua Tree National Park
This is our final segment about California’s remarkable rocks, as we continued through the southern part of the state. After climbing around the pinnacles and craggy spires at Pinnacles National Park and gaping at the dramatic and vivid formations at Red Rock Canyon State Park, we arrived at yet another geologic wonder. If you’re tired of looking at photos of rocks,…
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California’s remarkable rocks part 2 – Red Rock Canyon State Park
This is the second in our 3-part series about California’s rocks that we explored last January. The first one is here. Usually when we visit a state park our expectations are a bit lower than when visiting a national park. Then along comes a small state park tucked away in the arid Mojave desert that surprised us with absolutely…
