Layers of desert, mountain, and sky from a trail in Saguaro National Park West. We’re staying close by for a night before returning to our base near Saguaro National Park East.
Category: Place
But What Of Mrs Loud?
Meat Loaf played quietly in the background throughout an early dinner (we’re old). But what of Mrs Loud, the session singer belting at the end of “I’d do anything for love”? I found her at the top of page 1 of my hometown paper (she and I are Geordies).
Local Coffee
We’ve found so many coffee shops and restaurants in Tucson that we like, all locally owned.
Embracing Imperfection
Today’s a rest day. Posted Rental Apartments: Embracing Imperfection. Tomorrow, we’re back on the trails, and that’s a good thing.
Cacti In Captivity
Explored the Tucson Botanical Gardens, where cacti are held in captivity and a cafe serves lunch: a change of pace from our desert hikes.
Aircraft Boneyard
Hiked in the mountains above Tucson, Saguaro National Park East. Looking out, across Tucson, we could see the largest aircraft boneyard in the world, housing almost 4,000 carefully lined up military planes.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Hiked in the Santa Catalina Mountains above Tucson to a height where fewer cacti roam. Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
Saguaro National Park
Hiked the Sonoran Desert trails of nearby Saguaro National Park (named after the tall cacti), followed by mid-afternoon lunch at a decent “crafthouse and eatery” on our way back to our rented apartment.
Tucson on Foot, Bike, and Streetcar
Explored Tucson on foot, bike, and streetcar.
Too Many Cactus Pictures
Hiked an in-and-out trail for much the day through the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, turning around at the Instagram-worthy Seven (water) Falls. I took way too many cactus pictures.