Most of our time in Arizona was spent in our friend's home in Surprise, Arizona. Toward the end of our stay we camped in two different campgrounds- one near Tucson and the other north of Phoenix-both with easy access to hiking and biking.
Surprise
Every morning we enjoyed fresh orange juice or grapefruit juice from the trees just outside our house. Quail were regular visitors and a coyote surprised Sister Ellen when she was soaking in some rays. Bike riding is convenient and allowed on sidewalks. If I decided to take a bike ride into unknown territory, I would put my iPad in my backpack, select the destination and turn up the volume so I could listen to the directions. 
Catalina State Park
When we arrived at the campground all the spaces were full but for a change we had booked ahead. Staying here also gave me the opportunity to reconnect with some college friends over dinner at a nearby restaurant.
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| View outside our window |
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| One of the few hikes where Tucker could wade |
Cave Creek Regional Park
A couple hundred yards from our campsite was a trail that wound past the entrance to Clay Mine and magnificent views.
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