In July we took a road trip to visit our daughter in Arizona. Because of COVID, she had not been able to get home and we hadn't been able to see her since early in 2020. With the state mandates on social distancing, masks, and hand sanitizing we really planned carefully for our drive from Texas to Arizona. We had a quick access box in the back of our car with masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, gloves, etc. for when we made quick stops for gas and restrooms. We really limited the stops we made. That's a long drive across West Texas and New Mexico.
Our first stop was in Tucson where our daughter lives. The dry, less humid heat was a welcome change from sticky Texas! Though I had been to visit in February, this was the first time for Greg and Cullen to see where she has moved to finish college. The University of Arizona is a beautiful campus.
We were able to enjoy some hiking at Saguaro National Park. The rock formations and large cacti were so much fun to see throughout the park.
Maddie showed us all her favorite places to eat--- we really enjoyed a favorite brunch spot, Oink.
After a few days in Tucson we packed Maddie up with us and we all went to Phoenix for the rest of the week. We stayed at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort by Hilton. The resort has multiple pools, golf course and spa (which was closed due to COVID). We spent a lot of time at the main pool area which has great poolside food and drink service.
The boys enjoyed the golf course and driving range attached to the resort.
We also were able to explore around the Phoenix area. We particularly liked Scottsdale and the surrounding area. We had a great time at TopGolf in Scottsdale. Cullen managed to see a few Spring Training facilities. The Cubs team store was open to celebrate the MLB season finally getting started.
Greg wanted to see Cave Creek -- the home of his favorite magazine, True West. We had a nice breakfast at this converted gas station, Big Earl's Greasy Eats. That was so much fun!
We celebrated a great week together at a wonderful Mexican restaurant for our last dinner. The next morning we parted ways and Maddie left to go back to Tucson and we headed back to Texas.
We had a great week together and we can't wait to go back to Arizona.
