We spent one day at the Desert Botanical Garden and guess what - we learned more about cacti!!!! The one below is called octopus cactus - wonder why? We also saw green trunk trees called palo verdes (since the leaves are so small, photosynthesis takes place in the trunk). It was truly a beautiful and interesting place to visit.
Another stop was a trip south to Tucson with Penny and her neighbor, Janice to see a rodeo (Penny's first). We got to see 4 and 5 year olds doing "mutton bustin" again (riding sheep). That event is worth the rodeo trip. Riding broncos or riding bulls is completely underrated. A top rider can make a couple hundred thousand $$ a year, however he will need every penny to handle his medical pains later in life. Tough guys!!! ................. and yes this was a 'red vest' day (by accident).
Another day we ventured up to Sedona. Beautiful country that is beyond description. The red rock mountains are breathtaking and everywhere you looked was another picture opportunity. However the pictures are not even close to the magnificence of this place. God was definitely having a great day when he created Sedona!!!!
Another stop was at a small olive oil production plant. We learned and tasted quite a bit.
After some golf , some shopping, good food (terrific root beer floats) and a few "cut-throat" games of Blokus, we said goodbye to Penny and Arizona. We are now hanging out in California where the weather is rainy and chilly.
Our adventures on the west coast will be in the next edition. Stay warm!!!
Once again, thanks Penny for sharing your beautiful home. Was a fun stop!!!
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