Tucson Flamenco Festival

Papa and I went to Casa Vicente for dinner last night, feasting on tapas and sangria.  After dinner, we enjoyed the first night of the 5th Tucson Flamenco Festival.  Several guitarists played in a flamenco guitar competition.  We have seen the winner, Misael Barraza, perform before.  He is amazing!  There was also flamenco dancing.  We had an enjoyable evening with the vibes of a Spanish fiesta!

Yesterday's Sunset

There is a lot of moisture in the air, which provided ingredients for this spectacular sunset. 

Big Cloud

I hiked alone yesterday, with this big cloud ahead of me.  Just beautiful.

Garcia Spurs

A couple of months ago, Colter came by the house, wearing a new pair of Garcia spurs.  Papa noticed and told me all about them.  Garcia spurs have been handmade since the late 1800's.  It seems they were a gift from Colter's in laws, who own Dynamite Horseman Supply.  Karlys and Corky came for the Branding in July, so I asked about getting a pair of Garcia spurs for Papa.  Corky ordered them and Karlys delivered the new spurs last week.  They were a big surprise for Papa and he loves them!

Hike from Pole Cat

Papa and I hiked from the Pole Cat well yesterday, to check on the new fence being built up the canyon toward the mountain.  The weather was perfect, crisp and clear.  The ranch grasses were waving in the breeze.  We had a good 4-5 hour hike and felt quite exercised and hungry!

Butt Height Grass

Papa and I hiked yesterday afternoon.  The grasses along the way were butt height or over 36" high!  We have to watch every step we take.  Papa came within a hair of stepping on a black rattle snake.  Good that I screamed!

My New Dale Bag

Finished today!  Papa did a great job and I love it!

September Flowers

Blooming on the ranch this week...

Yellow Butterflies

Papa and I were in Tucson for a couple of days this week.  Over an inch of rain fell while we were away.  When we returned to the ranch, yellow butterflies were gathered in wet spots along the road. 

Tropical Storm

We have been blessed with rain over the past couple of months.  Over the weekend, a tropical storm moving north from Mexico, dumped more rain on southern Arizona.  We haven't seen rain like this since we lived in Florida.  It was beautiful!