The Mountains

                                                                    Everyday is a brand new day, 
                                                                     everyday is a journey.



I've many a cross to take up now,
    And many left behind;
  But present troubles move me not,
    Nor shake my quiet mind.
  And what may be to-morrow's cross
    I never seek to find;
  My Father says, "Leave that to me,
    And keep a quiet mind."
ANON.

The mountains! Let me tell you how surprised I am to find Arizona surrounded by these huge mountains. I don't know what it was I expected this state to look like, but never like this, that's for sure. One could stand in one spot and do a complete 360 in that spot to find a complete circle of mountains in the background. Gorgeous!

As of now, the Mountains are my favorite and my choice of residence. If I had to choose right now where in Arizona I would live, that's where I am heading. We spent an entire day at Prescott. There is a small town right before Prescott and right after that winding ride up the mountain that would be my choice. 

 I thought that I would have problems with my joints up there in the mountains, because of the high altitude. It was quite the opposite. My legs felt the best right up there. Amazingly good. I felt no aches and pains at all. My ears were popping constantly and my mouth was extremely dried. Eventually, all of that would adapt naturally, but I do realize one has to be hydrated well to live up there. 

 Another thing that was surprising up there was the weather. The temperatures are a bit cooler and at times, they even have a light coating of snow. It probably has the closest weather to my state than anywhere else in Arizona. Or at least, an attempt of having other Seasons than sunshine all year round. When we got to Prescott, there were actual trees and I don't mean Palms. It could have been any suburb in Illinois right now. There was the turning of foliage that I loved. 

 If you want to see more of these mountains, feel free to visit my previous blog titled " Sightseeing With Dad" and you can see them in the background of our pictures.

In conclusion, I think I have found another edition to my "maybe" retirement homes.

Have a blessed day everyone.