Thursday, February 19 – Marsha convinced Paul to do another Volksmarch in Mesa, AZ. We started at the Best Western Hotel to pick-up the map and directions. It begins with a tour of downtown Mesa, which we both enjoyed.
This mural wrapped around the entire building. 
Man are they spending some money in Mesa. It is a beautiful city.
They are extending the Mesa light-rail train through Mesa and into Chandler. This is major construction and big time money! It is close to being finished and is really a nice addition to the downtown area.
Scattered throughout downtown Mesa there are 38 different sculptures that make up the city's public art collection. Here are just a few…
The Big Pink Chair
Flowering Stiletto
Booked for the Day
They Are Waiting
Here is a webpage that has all the sculptures with information about each one. There are so really neat pieces.
The Volksmarch then took us on a side spur outside the downtown area. Paul doesn't understand the purpose of these “off the beaten path” detours. There wasn't anything to see but the back of a couple hotels and some empty streets. Marsha did pass the post office. She was looking to buy some stamps.
We then returned to Main Street and finished up back at the Best Western Hotel.
Friday, February 20 - We met up with fellow bloggers and RV'ers Sharon and John (On The Road Of Retirement), Sandie and Jim (Where Are The Dixons), and Jeri and Terry (Just Wanderin’) this afternoon for happy hour at SanTan Brewing Company in Chandler, AZ. We were with these friends in Quartzsite about a month ago but enjoyed their company so much, we wanted to get together again before we began moving all over to different parts of the country.
We enjoyed tasting several of SanTan's micro brews and finished the afternoon with dinner. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed reminiscing with our friends. It's such fun to share past experiences we have in common with fellow RVers and discuss future plans as we contemplate future travels.
L-R: Paul, Marsha, Jeri, Terry, Jim, Sandie, John, Sharon
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!
I love those towns/cities that have artwork everywhere... makes them unique and so interesting!
ReplyDeleteDang we missed the big pink chair... it was fun getting to see everyone one more time before we head on down the road...
ReplyDeleteI love that building with the wrap around mural, it is totally amazing. It is fun doing those walking tours and you always manage to learn something new and enjoy the art and the architecture. Nice that you were able to meet up with everyone again and enjoy the afternoon together.
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All the right people to meet up with for happy hour and great place to have it. We had hopped to get to that area too this year, thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see you guys again. Best part of RVing.
ReplyDeleteWe were introduced to the Volksmarch by Gene and Judi Curp when we spent the winter at Rainbow Plantation. You definitelyy see more of an area by walking it and you get some wonderful exercise as well. win-win!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you folks had a nice afternoon happy hour with good friends...nice way to end a great day!!
I love that first photo with the mural wrapped around the building!! I had to enlarge the photo to really understand. It is so 3-D. Can't wait to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteI love when towns have sculptures placed around. It adds so much to visiting the area.
Neat that you had a little blogger reunion!! Good to see so many of you in one location:)
What fun it was to meet up with everyone again. Who knows who we will be seeing down the road! With all the time we've spent in this area, I've never seen that part of Mesa. We certainly don't have time left here this year but it'll go on that list for next time.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun it was to meet up with everyone again. Who knows who we will be seeing down the road! With all the time we've spent in this area, I've never seen that part of Mesa. We certainly don't have time left here this year but it'll go on that list for next time.
ReplyDeletealways a huge fan of art anywhere I see it. . .the little girl with the book was my fave!
ReplyDeleteI just love hanging out with you guys! Hope to see you on down the road!
ReplyDeleteSorry we couldn't be there.
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