GalesAZ: February 2018

"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Friday, February 23, 2018

Sabino Canyon (Tucson)

PJ and I had a shorter-than-expected stay in Tucson at the new Marriott Hotel (15-16 February). Much enjoyed meals at Penca; also enjoyed our usual Tubac wanderings (including quite a fine lunch at Elvira's).

Also had a chance to explore Sabino Canyon a bit - clearly it deserves more of our attention. But a challenge on this trip: lots of rain limited our range. Here's my little friend undeterred by a rather damp bridge:

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Farther into the canyon it looked like this:

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Penca was pretty wonderful.