Having visited the Phoenix area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, three times in the past year... I've had the opportunity to take some fantastic photos of the area. My first visit was in May/June 2017, the second in November 2017 and the third February/March 2018.
Check out the photos below and their captions for my little homage to the beautiful city of Phoenix, and its neighbors!
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| The sky is beautiful in Phoenix! (February 2018, Phoenix) |
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| Even at night! (February 2018, Phoenix) |
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| So, of course, the sunset is awesome! (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| The streets are lined with beautiful plants, including cacti! (May 2017, Phoenix) |
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| All sorts of cacti! (March 2018, Phoenix) |
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| There are a variety of beautiful parks... Desert Parks (March 2018, Phoenix) |
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Parks like an oasis, green and grassy. (May 2017, Tempe)
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| And occasionally, an actual oasis. (March 2018, Phoenix) |
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| A beautiful, much-needed river flows through the arid landscape. (May 2017, Tempe) |
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| There are lots of great places to hike! (May 2017, Hayden Butte, Tempe) |
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| Leading to great views! (May 2017, Hayden Butte, Tempe) |
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| Scenic views everywhere! :) (June 2017, Paradise Valley) |
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| Heroes are important here and appropriately honored. (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| As is history, which is carefully preserved! (May 2017, Pueblo Grande, Phoenix) |
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| Native American heritage is honored. (May 2017, Pueblo Grande, Phoenix) |
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| Likewise, Wells Fargo heritage is remembered. (May 2017, Phoenix) |
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Firefighting history around the world is commemorated in the appropriately-named "Hall of Flame" (May 2017, Phoenix)
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| Don't miss the Phoenix Police Museum - a truly amazing place to visit! Chock full of history! (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| Science is big too... Wonderful museums and centers abound, including the Arizona Science Center (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| As well as the Arizona Museum of Natural History, (May 2017, Mesa) |
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| home to an eclectic collection of fossils and thousands of other scientific and historical curiosities. (May 2017, Mesa) |
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| The ladies of the Natural History Museum's gift shop, who asked to be included in my blog. :) (May 2017, Mesa) |
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| There's also an awesome zoo, home to creatures large (March 2018, Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix) |
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| and small! (May 2017, Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix) |
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| Delicious food is also a staple of the area! (May 2017, Majereles', Phoenix) |
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| (May 2017, Port of Subs, Tempe) |
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| Superb architecture is also a highlight of the Phoenix experience! (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| Just look at this beautiful shopping mall! (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| Phoenix Convention Center (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| Beautiful stadiums as well, Chase Field for example! (February 2018, Chase Field, Phoenix) |
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| Sometimes the restaurants and the stadiums can be found together! (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| Other sights include Hole-in-the-Rock, (March 2018, Phoenix) |
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| which features a stunning view of the desert and city! (May 2017, Phoenix) |
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| Camelback Mountain is an incredible climb, but be careful! (June 2017, Phoenix) |
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| There are stunning views from the top - in all directions! (November 2017, Phoenix) |
As I consider the possibility of moving out here, I plan to see a lot more of the area! :)
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