We spent just one full day in Phoenix, plus half a day before our return.  Our full day there, we hiked on a Sunday morning in South Mountain Park, the world's largest city park at almost 17,000 acres.   We then recuperated with an afternoon visit to Arizona Mills, a large outlet mall where, as luck would have it, I (not she) found many deals. Since all we had was a roll-on each, restraint was required!

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Susie on the trail to the top Arms appear after 75 years Ocotillo in bloom


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Cactus bloom Our hike's destination A well deserved break

 

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Cactus jelly is made from
the "floppy ear" prickly
pear cactus in foreground		 Cactus can weigh 100 pounds
per foot of height; Susie
is 5'3'' so do the math...		 Overlooking Phoenix

 

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The long and winding road Just outside the park, the
remnants of a tourist trap...		 More Scorpion Gulch