Adventure 900: Tucson Winter Two/8

There went January. Does anyone else have this fleeting feeling? Time whizzing by, almost a blur, barely remembered (Could be age), and memories so constructed they're less believable than a Congressional compromise. I mean how can life get any better living as I do in tis hallucinatory state? In reality, this past week featured perfect desert weather: blue sky, warm fresh air, gentle breeze. Great for outdoor adventure. We made another two trips to Sweetwater for a leisurely walks among the cacti. We also made a venture out to Marana to have lunch with some friends from Spokane who we just realized spend the winter here as well. Even better, we're looking forward to a visit from Angela, Leticia, and Falcon beginning today with Angela's arrival. TC and Falc come Monday. Let's get the party started! This week's weather may prove to be a bit spotty as the trailing winds of the atmospheric river plaguing California send some moisture this way, but none of that matters because life is good, especially today. 

Ted and Kiane Ketcham's home near Twin Peaks in Marana.

Diane and Judy looking as the treated water lake and trail system. One of Tuscon's efforts to reclaim water is to let the treated water seep back through the earth into the aquifer. It also provides a stopping place for several migrating birds. Win. Win.

This warning sign says it all.

So bizarre that sometimes cactus arms spring in random ways.

We got to see our first javelina family. This little guy is the last in a line of about nine.

We took a tour of the place we'll stay in next winter. Very nice. Best of all, it's in the same neighborhood as we've been in.

We're regular kitchen/serving staff and Cross Street. Judy and I manned the takeout table last Monday. Customers fill a to go sack with various items: bananas, apples, PPJ sandwiches, and various prepackaged goods.

I had to pay my December debt to the Wiley Cager at the Locale Italian bakery. 

The reclamation lake.

Ted

1 in a 1,000 Saguaros develop this crown effect.