Chiricahuas

Hi all

Yesterday was such a great day.

Our expert guide, Steve W. was not only an expert, he was a wonderful host.

By host I mean to his “back yard”, the Chiricahua Mountains and Cave Creek Canyon.

We had a great time, and a great lunch.

This little bit of paradise, and Paradise itself, is truly a garden in the desert.
First stop was Faranuf, Steve’s place, and included a tour of Discovery II.
Next was the Portal Post Office, which is not an “official” Post Office.

It is sort of a satellite one where you can pick up mail at your box, and a bit of a meeting place for locals.

At least at mail time.
Then off to lunch at the Portal Store, Café and Lodge.

Good food, friendly staff and a few items to survive if needed.

You know like, beer, wine, soda, snacks and eggs.

There likely was more, I just didn’t pay much attention as we are fully stocked.

Ate outside and watched the birds and the locals, was a beautiful day

Off then up Cave Creek and our first stop, Vista Point.

With a great view up Cave Creek Canyon and South Fork.

Good little hike to help lunch settle and I was able to get a good shot of Steve and Millie, obviously enjoying the wonderful weather.

On to Herb Martyr Falls

John Hands Falls

Continuing up into the Chiricahua Mountains.

Made many stops enjoying the day and company.

Even stopped and viewed the Paradise Cemetery.
No Ken, none of our relatives there!

Now we can say we have been to Paradise, guess next is Valhalla (ND).

With the tour completed we headed back to the BWB and lonely fur kids.

They were happy to see us and we were happy to get a cool one,

Veggies and dip for supper, edit some images and get some well earned sleep.

Such a great day and thanks again Steve for a great day.

Make your day great

Tom and Millie