Terri in Tucson

Brent says: Like I said in a previous post, we grabbed a last-minute flight on Southwest to stay for 24 hours in Tucson with our dear friend Terri Pipes. For me, it was a celebration of the 1-year anniversary of quitting drinking.

We got into Tucson early Sunday morning. "Early" quickly became the theme du jour.


The weather was amazingly mild. Clear and sunny, with temps in the low 90's, and a light-breeze. That's positively chilly for these desert cats. Anyways, after a little bit of time admiring the desert gardens outside the airport, Terri arrived and we were OFF!


We went to church with Terri at her new church. Afterwards, we had lunch at this place called Tohono Chul. Its a desert botanical gardens, and there is a little restaurant and tea room in it that serves up a MEAN Bacon-Cheese-Guac omelette. I was lovin' it! Special props for the Prickly Pear lemonade, which looks positively otherworldly!







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After lunch, we drove out to Terri and Derek's "Casita" that they built until their big house is finished. They live on 8+ acres at the foot of Mount Lemon. Spectacular does not do justice to this location! It is amazing!

Now, as beautiful as the view is, there has to be a catch, right? Its the drive into the place. Not for the faint of heart!


Terri at the start of a VERY rickety bridge over a wash


Rush-hour traffic jam

At the house, we enjoyed spending quality time with Terri, Derek, her daughter Josie, and her grandson Gavin. We grilled out, talked, reminisced, and generally had a lovely time.



It was really a great weekend! Short, but sweet. And with PLENTY of great memories!