Like last year, we indulged ourselves and celebrated our birthdays at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. I love the place. It is in a beautiful location in the Catalina foothills in Tucson and constructed with minimal impact to the desert and blends in with the surroundings. The grounds have been kept in native vegetation, except the golf course and around the main pool where some seasonal plants were added for a bit of a tropical feel. The staff is attentive without being oppressive, the food is delicious, and the spa fabulous. And all this without driving great distances or flying to a faraway locale. What's not to love?
We brought our bikes again and every morning after breakfast (smoked salmon, bagel and cream cheese for me) rode a short, but hilly, route to a coffee shop nearby. Then it was either swimming or a massage, lunch, more swimming, watching some Olympics or napping, more food, and sleep. Serious vacationing!
The weather was more monsoon-like than last year and we had a significant rain storm one afternoon that we enjoyed from our balcony.
At home, Denise was coping with stuff: something invariably happens at the WD. One horse, Cody, recognized a newbie when he saw one and calmly walked out of his stall to the hay pile rather than into the arena. And one of the chickens decided to call it a day and keeled over in the coop. Denise lovingly gathered her up and gave her a thoughtful burial. A lot can happen in 3 days!
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What a heavenly rainfall! It sounded great.
Glad you got a little break, just filled with all the good things to do. Massage and food are always high on my list. Happy Birthdays!
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