Week Eleven: Tucson, AZ

This past weekend we went up to Flagstaff to help our son Ben get some stuff moved into his new place. He is attending NAU in the fall to complete a degree he began at Yavapai Community College.  He will be graduating in two years with a degree in Biology.  He has rented a house …

Week Ten: Tucson, AZ

Hi Friends!  It’s hard to believe that it is the end of July.  Steve and I have one more month here in Tucson.  We have had lots of new experiences and enjoyed the plethora of things to do in the area.  This past weekend we decided that the crepes we had last weekend were so …

Week Nine: Tucson, AZ

This weekend was full of adventures!  Saturday On Saturday we got up and decided to head south.  We loaded up the truck and started driving towards Nogales.  On the way we stopped at a tourist info place and chatted with a very helpful lady for a while about the area.  She gave us some brochures …

Week Eight: Tucson, AZ

This past weekend we decided to be spontaneous and go camping on Mt. Lemmon.  Friday Steve got off work a little early on Friday and we packed up a few things for camping and headed to a sporting goods store to purchase a tent.  We got one that sleeps two people and headed up the …

Week Seven: Tucson, AZ

Saturday Saturday morning Steve and I found a little bakery/donut shop that had Cream Puffs!  I have been on a quest to find a cream puff in Tucson since I got here.  We have visited several bakeries and had no success, so when we went to Le Cave’s bakery Saturday morning I was delighted!  They …

Week Six: Tucson, AZ

This past weekend we celebrated our 30th anniversary.  Friday We went to a resort in the area.  On our way to the Resort we were caught in the most massive Monsoon I have ever seen in Arizona.  The rain was just crazy!!  The road turned into a river with cars stalling out mid drive.  We …

Week Five: Tucson, AZ

Hey there friends! This weekend was packed full of experiences for Steve and me.  Saturday We started off Saturday by going towards Tombstone.  We wanted to visit the city of Bisbee which is just beyond Tombstone.  We stopped for breakfast in Benson at the historical Horseshoe Cafe.  Then we headed on towards Bisbee. The city …