What a beautiful post, Auntie! Arizona is one of my favorite states. I first went there when I was six, and I will never forget my first visit to the Grand Canyon. The Native American cultures are so beautiful and fascinating. When I was seven, we went to Lake Havasu for the first time. Lake Havasu is one of the greatest lakes on the face of the earth! People here don't know why we are not impressed with the lake here, but when you have seen some of the lakes in the west, this just doesn't cut it! Cavebrave is in Yuma right now preparing to go to Iraq, and he says it is just beautiful. He loves the desert anyway. He flew into Phoenix, and couldn't believe how big it has gotten and what a great city it is.
Well, hello to the niecebear!
I had the best time putting this post together. I love Arizona, I love the lore of the old west. There was way too much to cover though, so much about this great state had to be left out.
HUGS!