The Monday after Sarah and Hanne arrived in Phoenix we scheduled a whole day of activities for them. First up was a 90 minute tour on the Desert Belle boat at Saguaro Lake. That day, the weather forecast said it was going to be 91 degrees. Quite a change for them, but they were soaking up the sun faster than a sponge can soak up water.
Sarah and Don were always teasing each other. It looks like Sarah was laughing (at him or with him?) even before we got on the boat.
It was a gorgeous day, even it it was a bit warm sitting on the top deck in the full sun. The wildlife was out and we spotted 3 Bald Eagles on the cliffs above the lake and one mountain goat! We were glad that we had brought along the binoculars.
After the tour we headed farther east, over to Apache Junction and the Goldfield Ghost town. Saw lots of characters dressed up as old time cowboys, but there was nary an Apache Indian in sight.
It looked like the "old guy" relaxing on the porch told Hanne something that tickled her funny bone! Both she and Sarah had fun pretending that this old dummy was their new boyfriend. He really wasn't much of a conversationalist. Maybe he is the strong, silent type. Those you have to be wary of...
The walk around the old town was quite interesting, with lots of antiques junk tucked into every nook and corner. We found a nice spot where Sarah could sit down for a minute while I took her picture.
Our last stop was just down the street and around the corner, also in Apache Junction. Don and I had our first visit here pre-K (before kids), so you know that is an awfully long time ago. It is still in the same spot, but now surrounded by houses. It seemed more like a mining camp restaurant when it was out in the desert by itself.
We had opted for the dinner and a show, put on by the "Amazing McNasty Brothers". We all enjoyed listening to the old cowboy songs such as Ghost Riders in the Sky. Good old time music interspersed with jokes among the four guys. You sure wouldn't see this type of thing in Denmark!
Hanne and Sarah checked over the menu. Items are still served family style on tin cups and plates, just as Don and I remembered. Before we left the restaurant we had a chance to get a group picture of the two Danish ladies and the 4 cowboys. Perfect ending to an absolutely perfect day! We couldn't have wished for a better day.
I bet they had the time of their lives. You guys rock at showing them around. Heck maybe I need to come down so you can show me. I've not been to half those places!! marilyn
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