Phoenix and Scottsdale are surrounded by mountains that seem to just spring right out of the ground. Some are even within the city limits. Today we went to South Mountain Park, which is within the Phoenix city limits. This is the service building at the entrance to the park.
Of course the park is shared with cowboys and their horses.
Its over a 6 mile drive to the top of the mountain.
There are many vistas along the way up.
Once to the top the view is pretty spectacular! You can see for miles.
Not sure what this dwelling is near the top?
The city of Phoenix below.
Looking right towards Scottsdale.
Downtown Phoenix. The views were a little hazy, probably due to the 80 degree temps. 8O)
The seguaros are everywhere to be seen. They sure are survivors.
We returned from the Park to visit the balance of Old Town Scottsdale, an area we have grown very fond of. And of course we had to pay another visit to the Sugar Bowl! Just as good second time around!
This gentleman sat at a table near us. Notice anything strange?
A closer look shows that he's packing! That's a hand gun stuffed in a holster in the ass of his pants! Wouldn't want to piss him off!! Evidently, its not that uncommon in these parts, but it sure threw me for a loop.
More horses. Couldn't count the number of monuments of horses.
We found Phoenix to be not very impressive although we only drove through it. Much more poverty than Scottsdale and even some of the other suburbs (Tempe, Sun City, Mesa). Actually, never saw ANY poverty in Scottsdale. Most people that work there live outside Scottsdale where housing is more affordable.
All in all a great way to spend our last day in Arizona.
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