We took the day off from our myriad activites here in Tucson to visit the beautiful Sabino Canyon, a wilderness area just ten minutes from our house. Part of a national recreation area, the road into the canyon is closed to all automobiles. It is accessible only by foot and by an open air tram that stops at various picnic and hiking spots along the way.
We rode to the end and hiked for a mile on an easy trail. I got some nice shots, but my camera battery ran out just as I heard a low, shaking sound, like maracas, from the side of the path. I heard the noise again and looked down next to where Dean was standing where I saw a beautiful yellowish-green rattlesnake in a small shrub. We stepped back and watched it wondrously until it slithered away.
I also want to show you a couple of photos of our living room, which is coming together 
pretty well. Can you find our flat screen TV? 
Hint- look closely at the fireplace. We have been using it lately on cold mornings and evenings to feel cozy, in between PBS news and rented DVD's. Finally, no posting on this blog is complete without a couple of photos of my adorable grandson Jacob, who turns six months old tomorrow. 
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