Albuquerque to Tucson via Scottsdale, AZ...

a few highlights of a whirlwind trip….

The Plains of San Agustin, New Mexico

curious land form while zooming along I-60 in Arizona

 Paolo Soleri designed bridge, Scottsdale, AZ

Teddy Bear Cholla & mossy rock,

Pinnacle Peak , Scottsdale, AZ

 Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ

University of Arizona Art Museum, Tempe, AZ designed by Antoine Predock

The garden of the historic Arizona Inn in Tucson, AZ

Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, AZ

And sunset in Saguaro National Park in Tucson

These photos touch only some of the amazing sights and things we experienced on this road trip.

As usual it will take me as much time or more to recover and assimilate this journey…

as it did to take it.

 I remain ever grateful to have missed the big snowstorm in Albuquerque last weekend…

road trip….

While I'm in the company of the 'newly retired' it seems our new J-O-B is keeping fit.

And since the temps in Albuquerque have been warmish during the day, our daily fitness regime includes bike rides along the ditch…

and although I'm not a huge fan of Scottsdale, Arizona (sorry to offend the locals),

too much concrete, visible water waste and green in the desert…

I have a hard time saying 'no' to a road trip…

so at the end of the week we'll be heading in that direction…

intending to find what feeds our spirit…

perhaps a hike (or two), some music…good food, art, and even warmer temps will be at the other end.

Tucson, AZ and Silver City, NM are also on the loop….

It will be nice to breath a different air and shake off the dust of renovation for a bit. 

Feeling Blessed for the Opportunity.

One more precious thing........

As I woke up today.....readying for my next journey......this image popped into my head.....

reminding me 

how blessed I am.......

for the joy of small things.....

I noticed her nesting in a Palo Verde tree outside the prayer chapel....

Wishing you a day filled with miracles.......