Stepping into the past for an Ice Cream Social

Apologies from us all for no update last night - we had a LONG day and all collapsed into bed in the end.

I'm just providing a quick update on yesterday morning's experiences:

A visit to two historic places - Manistee Ranch and Sahuaro Ranch - the former being a popular venue for Ice Cream Socials in years gone by (and apparently there is another one coming up next month!), the latter bringing to mind Gone With the Wind, with the grand entrance for receiving calling cards and so on.

A visit to the Xeriscape Garden project - low water, drought-hardy plants. (I have some literature for Cooma's Community Garden group.)

A feast at Camalones Mexican restaurant with Sue (Sarah's lovely host) and with Dick and Judy Martin - Judy is an author who kindly gifted us with signed copies of her book about Arizona's history!

A foray into Westgate, amidst TV crews and fans preparing for last night's Coyotes vs Redwings Ice Hockey game.

And a fantastic tour with Pam and Shaunda of the Cardinals Stadium. The grass field lives outside and is rolled into the stadium on rails for each game! So cool!

Two amazing examples of guides walking backwards while delivering their tours - Nancy (Sahuaro) and Pam (Cardinals Stadium), we salute you!!!!