Green Valley, Arizona

Today we drove a total of about 20 miles from Tucson to Green Valley to visit with Mike & Mary Cartwright.

On the way down, we stopped to see the San Xavier Mission that was started way back in the 1700's by Father Kino. Must have been an amazing sight for the natives who saw this edifice in the middle of the desert for the first time. The left side of the mission is being restored so it looks a little funny in the picture.

The Cartwrights lived across from Karen's parents for years and became close family friends. They live most of the year in Arizona but have a 'cabin' near Livermore, Colorado. Mary was an Art Teacher and does beautiful work with whatever medium she chooses. Mike retired from the Miami Dolphins organization and keeps busy doing all sorts of things around the house and the neighborhood. I think they are kept even busier with all the 'friends' that just happen to be going through the Green Valley area.

We want to thank them for their hospitality and kindness