We had decided to spend one more day at the Desert Rose B and B, so after our trip to the Grand Canyon, it was great to get home. However, it was time to see some different scenery, so today we ate breakfast and packed up to head south. The consensus was that we needed heat, sun and lots of it. So off we went to Tucson.
Dennis took the helm and a fine job he did. Laurie, our intrepid navigator worked with Genie (their version of our Vera) and Fodor's to locate a great hotel, La Posada Lodge and Casitas and a fine restaurant for dinner. We checked in by 1:00, strolled across the street for a great Mexican lunch and were assuming the position in 92 degree's around the pool by 2:30. We are talking contentment to the 9th power. What a thrill to apply sun block and really really need it. The pool was perfect and the ambiance was a memory I will savor during any rainy November day in my beloved but wet Oregon.
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| Ten toes up! |
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| Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, ohhhhhhhhhhhhh!! |
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| Den gives a shout out!! |
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| Laurie basks and bakes. |
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| Assuming the position Arizona style. |
We then left for the J Bar restaurant, famous for their chef and the view of Tuscon that stretched out below us. Jack, our waiter served some stiff drinks and great food as we sat on the patio and watched the lights of the city flicker on as the stars shown down upon us. The food, exceptional, the value, well worth the $$'s, the company, priceless. We topped off the meal with Jalapeno chocolate ice cream that was a strange but enjoyable dessert.
After dessert, Jack gave us directions to a trail head, ten minutes away where viewing the stars would be a maximized experience. After twenty-two speed bumps and the rare treat of having a second go round at tasting our dinner, we arrived to observe the milky way while enjoying an evening that puts the balm in balmy.
Another fine day in a long string of fine days!
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