Where in the World?

Erica and I landed in Phoenix, Arizona a bit before noon and quickly drove to Tucson. We are here for the annual rock and mineral show, but more on that later.

It’s really exciting to be back visiting this desert community. The last time I was in Tucson for any length of time was in 1975 right after high school. I was with a friend and we were on a three week driving tour of New Mexico and Arizona. We camped most nights. One thing I loved about the desert was the sky at night and in the morning.

After we got back from dinner last night, I stopped for a while to look at the sky. Even with the lights of the city, I could see more stars than other areas of the country. They were sharp as knives. The low humidity of the desert makes the air especially clear.

I watched for some minutes before retiring for the night. I look forward to seeing the sky right before sunrise tomorrow morning.

These are the moments that make my life special.

Have a great day!

Michael