Why - A Small Desert Town

 

Each week just quickly passes by and not much seems to happen.  This past week’s big event was laundry day – that’s a whole days event.  But it has been piling up and it was time.  Interesting system – instead of coins, you get a card (like a credit card), put whatever amount you like on it and just swipe it for wash  and dry.  Depending on the size of wash, the amount increases by ten cents with each level (at least on the regular sized machines which is what I used).  I guess the more water in the machine, the more expensive is the wash.

This week was also moving day.  We moved to a  little town called Why which is not far from the Mexican border.  We will have to take a trip to see the progress on the “wall” since we were here two years ago.  There is some great scenery on the way over – this is what I like to call a cactus forest. 

These are saguaro cactus and like to grown only at specific altitudes mostly throughout in southern Arizona.

On the way over we drove past the Pinal County airport.  This is  a small airport which is a storage, maintenance, and repair facility for commercial aircraft.  There are hundreds of planes stored here as a result of the pandemic. 

In fact, someone had this one parked in his front yard!

Once again we were able to park by our favourite Saguaro cactus. 

Interesting to see some units – here is one where they use the roof as a patio.  Too bad it isn’t super quick and easy to get up there as I expect they must use the back ladder, and believe me, that isn’t real easy climbing.

We are fortunate to meet up with Gerry's cousin, Myrna and Jim, before they cross over into Mexico to spend the rest of the winter.  It is great to get together because we haven't seen much of each other the past couple of years.

Another week has come to a close and another week of incredible temperatures.  I hope you have a great week!