Tucson, Arizona: Our coughs/colds are much improved. My thumb gash is healing. Time to get away from the satellite internet issues and get ourselves out into the desert. Today we visited the western half of Saguaro National Park. This is our fourth or fifth trip to the park - always a favorite. We drove all the scenic roads and loops, hiked many of the trails and I took so many photos - 25 of which I will share with you.
Sorry in advance.





This plant is edible - and delicious - after the spines are removed.
One of our stops today was to the Valley View hiking area. Here, we found a great variety of plant life.









After a little rain, a ocotillo with leaf-out within two days and blossom with vibrant red flowers.




Another area we visited today was Signal Hill. Here, on a rocky outcropping are many petroglyphs left by the Hohokam people around 800 years ago.





The above photo is a good representation of the park - a virtual forest of massive Saguaro cactus as far as the eye can see. We are so blessed that our country has protected these massive forests for everyone to enjoy!
Until my next update, I remain, your Shabbat Shalom from our motorhome to yours correspondent.
RV Park: Rincon Country West RV Resort - mostly park models, but also RV sites for rent by the day, week or month. Loads of recreation and activities, pool, hot tub, security, recycling, gravel full-hook-up back-in sites with 30/50 amp. Cement patio and picnic table. Under flight pattern of military jets during the day. We paid $38 per night.