… Go out in the Arizona sun
Sedona Trip Day 2
My dentistry misadventures in Algodones are on hold till Wednesday. Then they will scrutinize whether I’ve healed enough to proceed with my implants.
In the meantime my pardner (Rose) figured a trip to Scottsdale (AZ) for a couple of days was a nice idea. So … off we went, scampering across the desert, for a 6 hour drive from Yuma to Scottsdale.
Dateland
Made a pit stop in Dateland … kind of an oasis gas station/restaurant/shop. Bought some sunglasses and a chocolate date milkshake. Pretty good.
The Zona
Got lost in Scottsdale … couldn’t find our hotel: The Zona.
Finally found it after driving around for a hour or so. (Scottsdale is big … and confusing.)
The Zona is a nice place – 4 swimming pools. And modestly priced.
Scottsdale Botanical Gardens
After we got settled in Rose wants to go for a drive around and see if we can find a place called Scottsdale Botanical Gardens. Doesn’t sound like my cup of whisky but …
… what a wonderful place !! Far exceeding my expectations. It’s very large and has an excellent restaurant. Saw lots of wild life there too: hummingbirds, rabbits, quail, lizards, several other species of birds – and plenty of interesting plants, cactus, flowers … Recommended.
Alright … back to the pool and hot tub to close out the day.
Beautiful.
Nice pictures! I’ve been wanting to go to the Botanical Garden. My son lives in Scottsdale, and it’s always a treat to try something new.
I want to post some of our own photo shots – but, alas, are unable to do so at present. Later will have to do. Yes the Gardens are great – and had a nice meal there too.
Looks gorgeous. We were in Arizona a few years ago, except our southernmost point was Tombstone, then we headed north to Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. It is gorgeous. It was also August, so it was H-O-T (like 125 degrees every day). Sometimes it was hard to breathe, but the air was better up north. Hope you’re having a great time in between dental work.
Well I’d really love to go to those iconic Western towns: Tombstone, Deadwood … and the like. Not in the cards at this time.
“H-O-T”. Yes, our own timing is not smart heat wise. In the past I’ve tried to come at cooler times of the year. Was 98 F yesterday. We go to movies during the day t avoid that. Saw Ironman 3 today – was better than Star Trek: Into Darkness – but that was pretty good also.