Tucson

We were never so happy to get to Larry and George's home in Tucson, Arizona! We had more driving challenges on the way through New Mexico and Arizona than we have had on the whole trip. Between a broken spring on the trailer axle out in the middle of nowhere, high winds, a flat tire, a road we shouldn't have been on with huge dips, confusion finding the RV place to store our trailer, and all exits off the Interstate in Tucson blocked for construction... we finally made it!

Their home is a beautiful southwestern style home. They have furnished it very tastefully, and all the art they have collected is displayed throughout the house with such artistic flair it looks like it could be a museum. Larry fixed a wonderful meal for our first night, and invited former friends/acquaintenances from Santa Rosa to join us. We have enjoyed being wined and dined! We have our own private bedroom and bathroom -- what luxury! -- and a whole house to roam around in. They have a great view from their kitchen-family room of the hills of Tucson.

They have taken us to the Saguaro Desert National Park, and we've seen more cactus than ever. Today we went to a very interesting desert museum. We also saw much of downtown Tucson, including a cathedral, and wonderful gardens at the old Tuscon Inn. The weather? It was the hottest spot in the US these last couple days, according to the weather reports -- 94 F -- but with a breeze, it didn't seem so bad.

We went to the UCC where Larry may become a member. While in Santa Rosa, Larry was on staff at Christ Church. We used to enjoy "practicing" music for a worship service with his singing and my playing the piano. It was great fun to share music again out of the Faith We Sing UMC songbook.

We leave tomorrow for Phoenix.