Christmas in Tucson

Our Friends Jeannie & Scott

Two weeks ago we left Big Mama Gypsy in her spot and drove to visit our friends from Bend who have a home in Florence, AZ.  During our time there, they suggested that we visit the ghost town of Goldfield near the Superstition Mountains.  The largest mine in the area was called Mammoth Mine.  For a little history see http://goldfieldghosttown.com/?page_id=20 .  Following are a few pictures of us, our friends and some experience at Goldfield.  Bear had a chance to play with his friend Jake.

Katherine with a Wallaby who is
used to visit injured troops

Superstition Mountains




Mike and Katherine with
Large Saguaro

Katherine and Jeannie on a Zip Line

 

Contrary to what folks may think, it does actually rain in the desert.  We’ve already had three days of rain within the time we’ve been here.  Also, temperatures are now in the 50 to 60 degree range in the daytime.  But after following the weather in other parts of the country, we aren’t complaining!

The Big Mama Gypsy blogs may be a bit shorter and fewer during times when we are in one place for longer periods but they will be have more pictures.

Wishing all my friends and loved ones a very Merry Christmas!

 

Our Christmas Decorations
with thanks to Donna for
loaning us her tree

Southwest Holiday Luminaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Trivia:  Did you know it’s illegal to cut down a saguaro cactus?  It is!