After more than a year of pandemic isolation, we’re about to venture out of the nest, get on an airplane, and fly to Tucson…my hometown. We have a pretty full week, with lots of time to hang out with old friends, and, hopefully, some time to relax and soak up some warmth.
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Winging it Westward
Judging from Newark Airport and two flights on United, more people think the pandemic is over than can possibly have been vaccinated. The passengers are overwhelmingly youngish, often young families. We flew from Newark to Denver and then on to Tucson, and both flights were totally full. As flights on United go, though, they wereContinue reading “Winging it Westward”
Cousins!
Stil jetlagged, I woke several times during the night, and finally got up at 6. Luckily the resort‘s coffee shop opened then, too, and I brought cappuccinos to the room. We had a very nice breakfast in the main restaurant, Core; modern room with tons of windows looking out into the mountains. Sue had herContinue reading “Cousins!”
Of Ralphs and Resorts
I woke (at six again) to find an email from Ralph agreeing, very nicely, to dinner tonight. He had composed it last night but forgot to send it! Sue started her day with a swim at 7:30 while I got coffee and read by the pool. The highlight of the morning was a critter sighting:Continue reading “Of Ralphs and Resorts”
“Ranches” in Sonoita
We were invited to Dora and Barry B.’s house in Singing Valley, near Sonoita, Arizona. David wanted to make an early start, so Sue swam early again; we only had coffee after our big dinner the night before. We were at their place at 9:30. We drove through some of the old neighborhoods around theContinue reading ““Ranches” in Sonoita”
Mexico!
Up very early and at David and Patti‘s at 8 AM for the drive to Puerto Penasco, a town at the northern end of the Sea of Cortes. I drove with David in his monster truck and Sue joined Patti and her sister Deb in her Outback. It was great to see Deb again; sheContinue reading “Mexico!”
From Beach to Town
From Beach to Town David and I had hoped to go out in his two sit on top kayaks, but the wind was really ripping, causing large waves and strong currents. We took a walk up the road instead; Patti told us a good bit about the history—and the trials and tribulations—of the Homeowners’ Association.Continue reading “From Beach to Town”
Back to Tucson
The last full day in Tucson was a bit of a blur. We had a big breakfast–green corn tamales, eggs with chorizo, and tortillas–and then packed up and closed the house. The trip back was fast, just a bit more than four hours, and we zipped through the border. Back at the Catalina Foothills EstatesContinue reading “Back to Tucson”