Adventure 812: Day 35/Tucson/2023

The desert cried today and its tears blew sideways in the wind, reminding us of Mother Nature's presence, unpredictability, and awesome power. And it was cold: 43 degrees. We didn't let it stop us, although we were chased back into the car under one squall. We finally decided to take a driving tour around the perimeter of Tucson, traversing first through the Saguaro National Park. As I've said, "I never tire of looking at cacti." Deb, Liz, and Ed were dutifully awed by the sights. I assured them the impact will be greater when we can actually walk among the desert beings. I've come to believe that these plants are sentient beings. If it wren't for their natural prickly personalities, I'd try a Vulcan mind meld. For dinner, we BBQd some marinated skirt steak, added rice flavored with achiote, refried beans, pineapple salsa, a little hot sauce served on a bed of real tortillas, the ones made with the bucket of lard. A delicious meal made better because it was shared with good friends. The cold weather pattern is supposed to last through tomorrow, so we'll adjust. We have nothing but good options, which makes life good, especially today.

P.S. I'm up $.31 cents on the Cager.

We took a little stroll at the Saguaro National Park visitor center. Too cool or comfort.

Eegees is a chain restaurant here in Tucson that specializes in fresh fruit slushies. Leticia, when she was here, added shots of tequila. We followed her lead for cocktail hour before dinner.

Even the stormy skies are beautiful (from a distance) in the desert.

Deb and Ed posing before the saguaro in our front yad.

Two buddies shivering, but with still warm hearts.

Liz showing off her tourist chops.

Liz and Judy mixing the Eegees tequila drinks. They likely could get work at the Rockabilly Grill.