Last Day

Our last day in Arizona - we've enjoyed the trip (especially the leisurely pace). Prescott is a delightful city with the wonderful feel of a small historic town. Our hotel is right downtown and in walking distance of the town square, courthouse (still in use as such), shops, restaurants, Victorian homes, etc.

Morning included breakfast in the Peacock (dining) Room - lemon souffle pancakes (served with raspberries) and fresh pecan coffeecake (trying to eat light knowing we'd have lunch later). Then another walk around town and visitor's center. We managed to check out with five minutes to spare (oh, the stress of a noon deadline!). We met our friend Kate Higgins for lunch at the Palace Saloon and Restaurant (http://www.historicpalace.com/) and enjoyed catching up.

Then the most miserable three hours of the entire trip - driving west into the sun and heat to Blythe (but the scenery was still enjoyable). Tomorrow four hours (plus stops) to home and the kitties.

Best addition to our travel arsenal (adding to king sheet to cover motel bedspreads, brighter light bulbs to read by, instant hot water maker and instant coffee for Ruthi until Don wakes up in the a.m.) is a NIGHTLIGHT - wow, we've used it in each location. No more stumbling in the dark or jerry-rigging a light or listening to a bathroom fan all night (the joys of an aging body).

Now we need to plan our next adventure.