Day Two Continued and Day 3

 Sierra Vista, AZ  beautiful weather

 After finding our way off the base finally, we had a very important meet up. Well sort of a meet up - the other party didn't know we were going to show up. Pat has a very dear friend who lives in Sierra Vista and she hasn't seen her in years. So she found her address and we decided to track her down.

Her name is Betty and we did find where she lives. However, she wasn't at home. Luckily her little house is right next to her son's house. Betty had gone to Costco with her son and they were on their way home and arrived about five minutes later.  

They had a wonderful reunion just not long enough. Hopefully the next time we get down here we can arrange for a longer visit. 

Pat and Betty

 It was getting late and we were all tired. So we decided to just munch on whatever goodies we had and not go out to dinner. That sure worked for me.  

Next morning we had a so-so breakfast and checked out. We weren't in a big hurry but we did have one stop to make on our way home.

I'm sure many of your have been to the San Xavier del Bac Mission in south Tucson. It is a beautiful old Spanish Catholic Mission (undergoing some restorations while we were there). The Mission is located on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. 

Our timing wasn't great because there were two or three busloads of high school students with big backpacks everywhere. We were able to take a few pictures. 

The building was completed in 1797 and continues to serve as a place of faith. At that time Southern Arizona was still part of New Spain. It is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona.

 I used this picture on their website to show you have beautiful this mission really is.

 We decided it was a little too early for lunch so we pressed on to Florence. I just had to take them to one of my favorite restaurants. The Irish Cowboy. Paul and I have been there several times. I think they also really enjoyed the food.

Then we were home and we all want to know where we are going next. So hang in there until we get plans firmed up. Thanks for following along on our journeys.

The Three Musketeers