My new friend Rick and I spent the day up on Mt. Lemmon, just north of Tucson. This where Tucsonans go to cool off, during the summer and where we keep the snow, in winter.
This area is near the top of the mountain. Two years ago, it was devastated by a huge fire, which not only burned the wilderness but, destroyed 300 homes and busineses.
About halfway down the mountain is the Seven Cataracts area. This is a small stream, that runs down the mountain.
Looking west:
Looking north (the guy with the bald spot, in the lower left-hand corner, is Rick):
This is looking south, toward the city and Thimble Mountain:
We had a lovely picnic. Up near the top of the mountain, it was a bit chilly and we retreated to a lower, warmer elevation. Rick and I spent a couple of hours, sitting by a little stream and just talked. This was one of the most relaxing days, that I've had in a LONG time.
This area is near the top of the mountain. Two years ago, it was devastated by a huge fire, which not only burned the wilderness but, destroyed 300 homes and busineses.
About halfway down the mountain is the Seven Cataracts area. This is a small stream, that runs down the mountain.
Looking west:
Looking north (the guy with the bald spot, in the lower left-hand corner, is Rick):
This is looking south, toward the city and Thimble Mountain:
We had a lovely picnic. Up near the top of the mountain, it was a bit chilly and we retreated to a lower, warmer elevation. Rick and I spent a couple of hours, sitting by a little stream and just talked. This was one of the most relaxing days, that I've had in a LONG time.