At the risk of alienating my family and friends in the NE ( where it was snowing 'n blowing when we left), I will
share tales of life in Phoenix ( actually, Scottsdale)...
I will minimize the trauma of "getting here" ( which is never fun); suffice to say I got my exercise sprinting through
the airport in Washington to make connecting flight. They just about closed the door behind me ( and 40 people
missed the flight....Murphy's Law: when you're running late, your next flight is right on time!).
Friday morning found us out to breakfast - always a treat! Then off to the grocery store to stock up
on picnic goodies and grill food- and , of course, vino. Unlike NY, AZ sells wine in the grocery stores.
Afternoon was spent poolside, pretending to read until the sun and jet lag made a perfect combo for a nap.
Temps show 70-ish, but it felt a lot warmer in the sun and out of any breeze.
It's as quiet as can be---ahhhh!
Grounds are well-maintained and it's soothing to see greenery and flowering cacti.
Other condo-dwellers told us about a walking path along the golf course and along a small lake.
It's a great way to start the day! Sat and Sun mornings, we took an hour walk.
Next venture will be tennis..several courts around and we brought racquets.
Hiking trails are plentiful, naturally, with mountains all around.....we'll start out
gently..no use overdoing the "fun."
Last night, we returned to an Indian Restaurant that we found last winter. Food is
great! Owners are young and aim to please....a mixed platter was filled with
several tasty choices- all done to just the right degree of spiciness.
The chicken dish was in a creamy sauce - yummy ..
And, a bread called Pashwari Naan ( kind of nutty) was delicious.
Never did find that at home.
Too bad they can't cater in for "the wedding" :)
Today was a wee bit overcast...limited pool time, but plenty of R+R time.
Gas grills are all around the grounds and chicken is marinating as we speak.
Grilled chicken, rice, fresh veggies and a crisp white wine..who all is "in" for dinner?
Netflix will deliver anywhere, so there was a movie waiting in our mailbox when we arrived.
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods...drop a line when you get a chance; it's
always nice to hear from family and friends.
I'll scoot for now.....