It's a beautiful day in the valley

Yesterday, we went to Superstition Mountain where we stopped at Apache Junction and then on to Tortillas Flats. The scenery there was fantastic. Breathtakeing. Who would imagine a big lake in the middle of the desert mountains? Well, it was something. Who would think cactus would look beautiful? I have not downloaded my pictures yet so can only talk about it for now. It was the hotest day so far. I think it was up to 24 C which is pretty warm - especially in the desert.

At Tortilla Flats we ate at the saloon which was the only eating place in town. It was a 45 minute wait but the time went by fast. They had a monopoly on the food there that's for sure! The food was good and it came fast. They had this silly ladies washroom where the doors are really low and they had painted dance hall girls on them. I took a picture of my sister in law as she stood up and was coming out and I would love to show it to you but I am sure she would not be pleased. I don't have it downloaded yet anyway - maybe later.

We've had a variety of suppers here - chicken, steak, stirfry, tortillas, ribs, and an amazing number of desserts as well. Tonite we had home made rice pudding. Ummmmmm  You can guess that we did not lose any weight here - I hate to weigh myself.

Anyway, a beautiful sunset - oh I wish I could show you - absolutely gorgeous. You know those big harvest moons? well, this was a harvest sun instead! Huge and bright and yellow. The whole sky was pink, orange and purple. Oh I wish I had my camera! It's in my mind though!

Pictures to follow. Back to the snow of Edmonton or at least the cooler temps. I hear it was -17 C this morning but warmed up to 0 and is supposed to be in the +'s tomorrow. Let's hope.