March 29, 2023
We only have a few items left on our list of To Do for Arizona. Today we will be going to Tucson. Our first stop is Saguaro National Park - East. There is another park on the west side of Tucson. If we have a chance we may find our way there but the east park is closest. We arrived at the park and went into the Rincon Mountain Visitor’s Center. We talked to a ranger about what to see and do and picked up a map. We also learned about trails and which ones might be dog friendly. We had Bree with us. We drove the scenic route and found a couple of short hikes. It was a very scenic drive and we drove through the Cactus Forest. It was awesome to see so many saguaro cacti. We also learned a lot too.
SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK PICTURES
We left the park and headed to the Barrio Brewing Company. It produces my favorite local brew, Barrio Tucson Blonde Ale. The great thing is they also serve food. So we thought we would try it. They had outdoor seating so we could take Bree with us on the patio so she wouldn’t have to sit in the truck. Since I knew about the blonde ale, I decided to try different brews. They have a flight of 4 - 5 ounce pours. I chose to try Viva Vienna Lager (seasonal), Belgian Tripel, Copperhead Pale Ale, and Santa Rita Jefeweizen. I can say I enjoyed each of them. So much so I had to pick up a six pack of the Vienna.
As for food, Nancy had a Veg Head Panini which is eggplant, fire-roasted red bell peppers, sweet fried onions, braised spinach, walnut basil pesto, and Havarti Cheese on ciabatta and pressed. For me I wasn’t in the mood for normal bar fare. So I looked at the South of the Border section. I found the Carne Tacos. I added some sour cream and they were absolutely delicious. After lunch it was time to head home as we had to go to work. Another good day in southern Arizona.
