It's 70+degrees here in Tucson where I am visiting my friend Molly. It's always fun to fly south in the winter--which has quickly become an annual tradition. I ask for $ for the flight in lieu of birthday gifts, and then quickly trad that in to Allegiant Airlines for a flight to Mesa.
This year's trip is a little later than in years past, but the desert is still blooming, the sun is shining and warm (though not too warm, and the big city offers lots to do. Just this morning we drive to a nearby Farmer's Market where we discovered all kind of desert gifts.
One table was filled with baby cacti in tiny pots. Another was overflowing with homemade tortillas (too bad I'm gluten free for another few weeks) and corn chips. Mesquite flour was the object of attention at yet another table. Although we didn't purchase many things, I was incredibly thankful for a few small red, ripe homegrown tomatoes.
I was also amazed by the high price of free range eggs at the market. I sell my beautiful multicolored eggs to the local healthfood store for $2.50. Here in the big city, folks were getting $4.50. Hmmmmm....maybe there are more chickens in MT.
After the Farmer's Market, it was off to the thrift store and them home to a quick munch of salad and chips and salsa (yummmm, from Trader Joe's.)
Just the beginning of a rejuvenating trip to AZ!
