We made the bi-annual trip to purchase turquoise and other rough, with a stop-over in Kingman. We spent the morning with my better half talking chickens with the friendly folks there, and giving ME more time to look over the overwhelming room of turquoise goodness!This time I came back with rough, slabs, and cabs! I think it's a good thing that I'm not a local. It brings to mind the feeling I had as a young child going to a bead store with my mother. Infinite possibilities and magic everywhere I looked.
This year, after Kingman, we headed to Tucson. Tucson has loomed large on my bucket list as the location of the world famous Tuscon Gem and Mineral show that happens during 2 weeks in Jan/Feb.
We were able to hit a couple of local rock shops, since we were there at the end of June~
More than that, we've dreamed of Tucson as being the place for us to relocate and retire to. We love the desert, the open sky and spaces. We found the friendliest people, delicious food, (including the BEST barbecue we have ever had), and a charming city with a small town feel.
This was the trip to make that decision.
The first night we were there we saw this:
A rainbow! I knew then that Tucson would be the place for us. And to make sure, we survived a trial by fire from experiencing a week of 110-112 degree weather. And...it wasn't too bad. Dry heat really does make a difference. :)
A nice pool to dip in in the afternoon doesn't hurt either. Ahhhhh.
