Carefree, AZ

Today is a non driving day in Arizona. We are staying in a beautiful Lutheran retreat house north of Phoenix. They offer 2 free nights for clergy on sabbatical. We are relaxing, swimming, reading, and enjoying quiet time before we hit the road again. We bypassed the Grand Canyon because we had such a late start yesterday and were heartily weary of the car. I figure the Grand Canyon will still be there next time. I am amazed by the diversity of the different types of desert eco systems. Tomorrow we begin early to head for New Mexico.