Trip to Arizona
I was reunited with a friend from my childhood this summer. We shared a lot of things in common growing up but the one love that cemented our bond was photography. When Mary invited me to visit her in Arizona over the winter, I didn't need much encouragement. This was my first visit to the state and I was looking forward to not only the photography opportunities but to once again get out hiking.
Here are the hiking highlights - a combined total of 20 miles.
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Learn more about their urban laboratory based on the tenets of compact city design here. The windbells are a main source of income for the community
We took the tour which included watching them pour melted brass into the sand molds they use to form the windbells.
Now on to some highlights of our restaurant stops
Mary had the Cobb-oy salad and I had the Neptuno Salad both delicious. I think we will try the tapas offerings on our next visit.
You didn't want us to go on our 5 mile hike without dessert did you?
The colorful hummus plate at the restaurant.
I had the delectable green tomato sandwich and we shared their famous biscuits covered in goat cheese and topped with preserves, now that's a dessert! Visit them at welcomediner.net
My vacation would not have been complete without sampling a local craft cocktail...or two.
This one featured Kentucky Bourbon, House Ginger Beer, Fresh Lemon Juice and Basil
A Bee, a Butterfly and Birds from my visit to Arizona
I also saw a bluebird nearby but it wasn't as cooperative for the photo.