It's hard to believe this season in Arizona is over. Tomorrow we hit the road for Florida. We shouldn't get lost...we drive on I -10 all the way! We will drive through New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and finally Florida. We are booked into Sanlan in Lakeland March 9th. On the way we will stop and do some touring depending on the weather. Since the weather can be unstable in the deep south in March we will look for opportunities to drive safely.
Last year when we first arrived in this area we were amazed at the landscape and found it somewhat barren. It didn't take long however to appreciate the variety and beauty of the desert/mountains. The desert is much more lush than it first appears and the mountains with their changing light and vegetation are as mesmerizing as an ocean (or Great Lake Huron!)
Although we have enjoyed Western Culture very much as we toured many venues, our most memorable occasions were with people we met here as well as visits from friends and family. We have made new friends that will always hold a special place in our hearts. Sharing this place with family has made it even more special. One thing I know for sure...we intend to come back whether it is next winter or the one after. Looking forward to catching up with people in Florida and then Jekyll Island Georgia.
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| De Anza Trails RV Park |
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| Giant Saguaro |
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| Road Runner |
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| Windy Point Mt. Lemmon |
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| This incredible resort park is hard to beat! |
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| Sonoron Desert View from the Museum |
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| Fairy Duster...just one of many pretty desert flowers |
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| Lush desert |
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| elusive javalinas |
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| South Western art |
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| Lesser Sandhill Cranes...a surprise! |
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| Mount Lemmon...spectacular views. |
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| Cactus Wren |
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Looking down on Tucson
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| Opulent San Xavier Mission...one of the oldest in the South West |
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Loved having Janice and Chris here from Pittsburgh. We enjoyed pizza at the cookie cabin atop Mount Lemmon.
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Angie and Toya spent a few days with us before Christmas. A little chilly but loved having them!
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| Sandy and Richard enjoying the rodeo! |
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| Tom and Bernie! Great friends from Oregon. We will meet again! |
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| Tom and Floy also from Oregon. Those Oregonians are lots of fun! |
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| A new sheriff in town! Really! They bought a park model. |
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| Nick and Jackie showed us the ropes last year! |
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| This year we continued to enjoy their company. Will miss you but can see you at home! |
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| Thanks Brooks for helping us settle back in. Take care Poncho! |
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| Pat and Derryl have become great golfing and dining buddies!! |
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