Monday, April 3, 2023

Ridgeline trip to Phoenix


The front of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, built in 1928.



It looks the same as it did in the 20s


a cool stained-glass window in the lobby



the first night there was a outdoor dinner party at the hotel


there were a lot of pools - here are the waterslides



We went on a short hike in the hills near the hotel


all the flowers were in bloom


our hotel room - it was more like an apartment. 


The cactus spines were super firm and sharp


the Saguaro cactus


we went on an ATV excursion in the Sonoran desert



our guide showing us the cholla cactus - he lit it on fire and the spines disintegrated
 and then he cut it open to show how it is edible. 



the trail was pretty dusty - it was nice that they gave us masks


on the last night, there was a farewell dinner


with a band and a cool dance floor





this was a really cool outdoor restaurant bar area at the hotel


we went there for dinner a couple of times


the fire pits were really nice and the food was good. It was a very
relaxing trip.
 

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