Our First Hike in the Valley

Birds nest in a cholla cactus.

Sunday was spent unloading, organizing, and setting up our Arizona home. Monday morning, after a good night's sleep, we went to our first official Queen Valley event. In the main activities center, they offered coffee and donuts for all who attended. It was an opportunity for the residents to hear news of the park and of Queen Valley and to check out the new members and give them the once over. When we said we were from Cd'A, Idaho there were definite sounds of approval and we could feel they were familiar with our area.  Many of the long-term residents still have good memories of our friends Earl and Loraine Anderson They have been mentioned many times as we got introduced to the community.

After the donuts and coffee, we changed into walking clothes and went for our first walk, south of the resort. Below are some photos from that walk. I was told that the first year down here I will take a million pictures of the Saguaro Cactus and then I will slow down as they become the "norm". So please bear with me!

That afternoon, we headed over to Rolly and Jeannie Jurgens' park model home for happy hour. They had invited two other couples, Claire & Pat and Joanne & Terry. The Jurgens' home is really nice, very open and airy. They have truly made a home here in Arizona. We gathered outside under their awning with a nice propane campfire to help keep us warm (it's been VERY chilly here). The visit was great and we loved meeting such nice people. We're planning to return the invitation. We're afraid that our offering won't be as fancy, but everyone will be welcome with open arms! 

Arizona selfie.

Our back door, in our little spot.