DeGrazia Day

Tucson's most famous artist, Ted DeGrazia, built his Gallery in the Sun in the early 1950's.  I think he never realized how popular his paintings would become at that time, and how they are still loved by so many people.  On his property, he also built The Mission in the Sun in honor of Father Kino.

On Tuesday, the six of us campers came to visit the place where Doris and Gary were married.

Doris and Don in the parking lot area.

 The Mission in the Sun is made out of traditional adobe, perfect for the spot it sits on at the base of the Catalina Mountains.

 Inside, the chapel,  Doris lit a candle in Gary's memory.  It was one of their favorite places to take visitors when they came to Tucson.

Doris took a moment to pose next to a huge Saguaro located by the chapel before all of us left.  The men went to eat liver and onions (ugh) and the ladies had a much better lunch at Beyond Bread.  Of course, Don, Jerry and Norm will disagree with me on that, but I write the blog!!!!