We moved to Apache Junction east of Phoenix. We can see Superstition Mountain along with many tall and very healthy looking Saguaro cactus from our new site.We have been visiting with Dan's sister and her husband. They have been our tour guides since we have never been to this area and had no idea what to see.
On the first day, they took us to the Orange Patch. Sandy was thrilled to buy a large bag of oranges while Dan found a couple of tasty snacks to bring home.
The next day, Dan's sister took us to the
Desert Botanical Gardens in Scottsdale, AZ. So many plants and exhibits to see! We walked around for a few hours. Sandy took a lot of photos of birds, butterflies, exhibits, and plants. Below are a few of her photos:
We spent some time in the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Watching the children react to the butterflies was as much fun as watching the butterflies. They were everywhere...the butterflies, that is.
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| a very plump and juicy looking Yucca |
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| Cactus skeleton |
After lunch in Old Town Scottsdale, we walked around the corner to see renovated The
Old Adobe Mission. They did a beautiful job of reviving this old place.
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| Inside the old mission |
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| a courtyard with an old world feel |
