Willcox to Green Valley, Arizona
Maggie & Dick's Hacienda
Distance: 113 miles
Duration: 2 nights
In addition to exploring the country (camping in state and national parks or boondocking on BLM land), one of the big factors in purchasing an RV was the ability to visit friends and family without having to travel by plane. We have done so much flying over the years and we would much rather enjoy the scenery from the ground, on our own schedule, rather than be at the mercy of the airlines. After our fun-filled visit with our Texas friends (whom we knew when we all lived in Lincoln), we were looking forward to spending some time with some more friends from Lincoln.
We probably could've skipped our night in Willcox, but after boondocking for a few days we both wanted to get hot showers before arriving in Green Valley. Our drive was uneventful (and not terribly windy) and we made good time, arriving in time for a delicious lunch at Maggie & Dick's. Green Valley is an unincorporated retirement community 20 miles south of Tuscon. Our friends have a lovely home with a great view of the Santa Rita Mountains
After lunch and relaxing for a bit, we drove down to Tubac (an artists' colony 20 miles south of Green Valley) where we had the most excellent margaritas at Wisdom's DOS. The tacos smelled great, but we already had plans for dinner. Next time!
My pictures don't do this sunset justice. It was spectacular!
October is a great time to visit Green Valley. The monsoon season has passed and the temps are no longer above 110! We enjoyed drinks on the patio, followed by a delicious meal prepared by our wonderful hosts. It may sound like all we did was eat and drink, but we had a great day reconnecting with our dear friends from Nebraska.
I have no problems with a day full of eating and drinking! Sounds like a fun day.
ReplyDeleteKathy, yeah. Me, either! ;)
DeleteThose sunset pictures look especially lovely. Your hub looks quite happy; I guess retirement agrees with him.
ReplyDeleteDiane, he's still doing quite a bit of freelance editing/writing and was pretty busy on this trip, but yes, he's enjoying retirement. We were pretty relaxed that afternoon, enjoying our cocktails and the company of our good friends. :)
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