Back to the rain

On Saturday we decided to take advantage of as much of the sun and heat as we could.  We got up early and breakfasted at the Hampton, then switched to swimsuits and headed for the pool.  Jeff wrote on the blog while I soaked up the rays and finished my book.  When we were both hot enough, we went in for a last swim.

Vitamin D Junkie

Mr. Happy

Then, sadly, as Jackson Browne said "all good things, they gotta come to an end",we went back to room 105 to pack up one more time.  We hit the road, stopping only for fast food and last souvenirs and enjoyed one last drive under the hot Arizona sun.  The temperature was about 92 when we said our fond farewells to Laurie and Dennis.  May we all be together again soon. 

Mesa Airport was crammed with end of spring vacation travelers, many of whom were glumly waiting for flights that had been postponed for hours.  The unlucky fliers who were headed for Las Vegas had already waited over an hour and a "rescue plane" was at least a half hour away.  We got snacks and finally got on the plane to Eugene an hour late.  I never heard so many crying babies or saw so many restless children for such a long time as that 2 and a half hour flight. Jeff took a nap and I did a crossword to try and keep my sanity. It was a real pleasure to deplane in Eugene and smell that fresh moist air as we waited for Max to pick us up.  We were glad to be home.

Even with the current Oregon liquid sunshine we now enjoy, we have our memories and future plans to keep us warm.  The southwest was definitely a respite from rain and cold in March, and being with Laurie and Dennis just enhanced the warmth.