Sunday, February 9, 2025

Adventure 946: Hotel "California" Tucson Edition/59

Our daughter, Angela, became our first visitor this winter, opening the gates to a steady flow. It's been great so far. She has a long list of things she wants to see, and has become our personal chef and health advisor, which is good because she's skilled in those areas. One day we met up with her friend, Kate, for a bit of a stroll through the cacti in the East section of the Saguaro National Park, and last Friday, her son, our grandson, Sawyer arrived to add his spirit to the adventure. Yesterday, we went downtown to ride the trolley and shop a little bit at one of the gem show venues. I'm not much of a gem show participant, but I was along for the ride as designated driver in case the intoxication from too many options became overwhelming. We also had a late lunch at La Chaiteria after walking through the historic Barrio Viejo just South of downtown. Who knows what today will bring, but tomorrow two more lively spirits arrive: daughter Leticia and grandson, Falcon. The only thing I know for sure is that the throttle will be pressed flat to the floorboard, and no one will want to "checkout" any time soon. So, we'll take each adventure as it comes believing as we do that life is good, especially today.

Judy and Kate out back of the home Kate's renting.


This cute little native pueblo diorama sits atop an antique Singer sewing console. Quite the juxtaposition if one is inclined to consider history.


The entrance to the home.


We've yet to see real saguaro blooms, but these representations are part of a display in the visitor center at the National Park.


Unlike the West section of the park, there are several saguaro "families" clustered here and there in the East.
First art shot of the day: Ever upward, not necessarily straight.


Angela, Sawyer, and Mimi.


Just purchased this figurine for our friend, Jace Keeling, made by this artist from Burkina Faso. His work celebrates female literacy and every figurine displays a female figure reading or holding a book. Each piece is one of a kind. Very cool.


Selfie of the day: Mother, son.


Second art shot of the day: Life is a circular swirl.

Quesadilla La Chaiteria style.


Sawyer, sporting the socks Mimi knitted for him: a perfect fit. He said he felt patriotic wearing them.
 
 

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