Roadside Shrine

Sometimes in Arizona, I feel like I'm in Mexico. Actually, I guess most of it was Mexico until the mid-1800's (and claimed by Spain before that), so that's an easy explanation for the cultural similarities.

On our roadtrip to Globe several weeks ago, we came upon this little roadside chapel/shrine. I made Craig stop so I could take some photos. I think it was probably decorated especially for Memorial Day because there were many lit candles and photos of loved ones.

I'm not Catholic, but sometimes I think I missed my calling! I love all the shrines, symbolism, candles, and ritual. Here's the Catholic Church in Miami, Arizona. It also reminds me of Mexico!

(I think it's definitely time for a trip south of the border!)

Kitties and Bunnies!

I'm in the Land of Oz now and the weather's pretty crispy for late May. I say that, but I remember how disappointing Memorial Day could be when Opening Day at the pool was cancelled due to foul weather.

Craig and I took a day trip up to Miami, Arizona on Saturday. (Don't tell him I squealed, but he got pulled over by a state trooper and issued a warning. That'll teach us to leave town!) Miami, an old mining town undergoing a transformation to antique/artsy mecca, had the coolest planters and garden junk. Here's some photos from the trip.

By the way, I immediately thought of my aunt when I saw all this stuff. She loved kitties, bunnies, horses -- practically all flora and fauna with the exception of squirrels (and maybe possums).

Oops. Almost forgot the rooster and the pigs!



When pigs fly!