Short drive from Sedona to the Phoenix area...about an hour and a half. We had three main objectives today, and we succeeded at all three. First was to visit the Soleri workshop in Scottsdale (a suburb of Phoenix). Paulo Soleri was born in Torino, and moved to the Scottsdale area around the 1950s. He died recently, but he was a well known architect, designer, and arcologist (think archeology and architect). His wind chimes are world famous; they're made of bronze, in various shapes and sizes...each of them cast individually and producing unique sounds. A friend gave us one in Washington, D.C. Years ago, and we've enjoyed it's special sound for years. We bought one for Casa Somera, our Palm Desert house. Objective #2 was to visit Taliesen West, Frank Lloyd Wright's western home and architecture school in Scottsdale. If you've studied American architecture, FLW and both Taliesen (in Wisconsin) and Taliesen West are touchstones of 20th century architecture. We were not disappointed in the tour of this special place, despite the 100 degree F weather. Objective #3 was to go for a swim in the afternoon. We were thwarted in our swimming plan yesterday due to a thunderstorm that closed the pool. Success today at the Boulders in Carefree, Arizona (a suburb of Phoenix. Our last objective is to drive to Palm Desert on Sunday....about 290 miles.
Tomorrow will mark the end of our two week learning experience of driving cross-country. It's a big, diverse country, with every state offering something special. We have found people who have been friendly and helpful. And the National Parks and Forests are incredible assets that we should all take advantage of. And the best "senior" deal is the National Parks membership for only $10...good for a lifetime! t gives you free entry to National Parks that charge a fee...and up to three people in your car!
David & Yi
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