BRIGHT LIGHTS IN THE DESERT

Last night we went to a dinner hosted by one of the vendors. We went to a beautiful house in the hills, located a short distance from the resort. It was a warm evening and as we sat on the patio eating our dinner we were entertained by a light show. This is a short sampling of the evening. Later in the evening (back at the resort), we had thunder (if I'd opened my eyes I would have probably seen lightning) and from the look of the resort patios this morning, plenty of rain.

Views from room 6347

Arrived in Tucson 1940, Saturday 9th. Picked up rental car and successfully found Starr Pass Resort. Checked in and found (once again) that the group rates relegate one to the least desireable rooms. Over-looking, 1) The River water-feature 2) A lovely and close-up view of an adjacent wing of the hotel (in a corner again) 3) And last but not least...how did those bare foot prints get etched into the carpet at the foot of the bed? Someone was also kind enough to leave the alarm clock programmed to go off at 11:30PM. We didn't sleep so well after that and are currently planning our nap time. So this morning we up-graded to the other side of the hotel with views of the city and the main swimming pool complex...much nicer.
We flew through or by a lot of thunder-heads coming into Tucson, but today is beautiful with several distant thunder-heads. We've made our run to Safeway for snacks and a couple of meals and it was already plenty cozy.

Fleeing the Crowds

Most normal people, often referred to as "snowbirds", migrate south to warmer climates during the winter months of the frigid north. In order to avoid this crowded migration, with its characteristic aromas of BenGay, AquaVelva and Channel #5, we choose to travel south during July and August. In this way, we flee the high 90s of Medford to spend quality time in the low 100s of Phoenix and Tucson. As one spends time in this environment, many opportunities for aerobic activities are provided as one dashes from one air-conditioned space to the next or lounges in the tepid waters of a luxurious pool or man-made "river". Photos will accompany the story of this epic journey.