12-6-14

Martin: Details in the Lions Palace.

Stuck on Yoga @ 4,035 ft. (not 14,035 ft) ;-)

Quartz Peak is one of Bob's & my favorite hikes in the valley. It has a unique summit with white quartz boulders to mess around on & have lunch.

6 mile round trip hike (rated strenuous) that gains 2,500 ft in elevation. It was chilly enough on top for a stocking cap! I brought Howard here to add variety to his personal training. It was his 1st time hiking QP and he loved it.

Quartz Peak is in the Estrella Mountain range (about a 1.5 hour drive to the trailhead). 9 miles of the drive included 4 wheel drive to get over the rocks & through the deep mud. We nearly got stuck!

Here's evidence of my struggle to free the truck. Phew, so glad we made it out. 

Fun morning!

12-5-14

Martin: The oratory at the rear of the Mexuar.

Me: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Finished decorating our tree tonight. Yeah!

This afternoon I went down to the Tempe Arts Festival and bought this little guy. A Horny Toad…reminded me of the few we saw earlier this year in the desert not far from our house. I thought the artist who made him was really creative with so many interesting pieces. It was a nice day to walk around ASU campus and admire the crafts and art.

Here's a pic from Wednesday when a few friends got together for a Holiday Happy Hour.

12-4-14

Martin: Part of the Lions Palace. The courtyard is surrounded by 124 columns.

 Elf Yogi

A series in yoga poses…

Seated Wide Leg Pose

 Bridge Pose

 Child's Pose

 Yoga Plank

 Seated Forward Pose

 Forward Fold

Bow Pose

 Shavasana

PS: It was a rainy morning & I got distracted from Christmas decorating when our Elf wanted to do a Yoga Class. :-)

Namaste.

12-3-14

Martin: Details on the ceiling of the Mexuar.

Me: Have you ever shopped at Marshall's? Today was my 2nd time there & that store is dangerous. Great clothes & home goods. I bought these 3 candlesticks + decorative bowl to use as our table centerpiece. I love 'em & got a good deal - so I'm happy. However…keep me away from Marshall's.

12-2-14

Martin: Looking towards the other end of Comares Palace.

Me: What a sunrise we had on our ride this morning!

Bob is the biker silhouette.

12-1-14

Martin: This photo & the following photos to come are all from our day at the Alhambra in Granada. Patio of the Myrtles within Comares Palace.

Me: It's December 1st…already!

I set up our nativity scene for the Christmas month...

Jesus. The Reason for the Season!

11-30-14

Me: Unpacked Christmas decorations from storage boxes.

Got our tree up with lights. Tomorrow we decorate!

Bob relaxing in the pic.