Thanksgiving in Phoenix

Wow my third thanksgiving blog.. this means I have been here in the USA for three whole years! What a ride! I remember blogging in week 3!

My first thanksgiving here was weird. Had no idea what a big holiday it was, so I was in Charlotte, NC oblivious to the fact and living in a hotel for 8 months, went out on Thanksgiving... went hungry since there was not ONE restaurant open! That sucked! LOL. Last year I was eating turkey and singing Karaoke at Shirley's house!!

This year I headed off to warmer places. Went to Phoenix, which is always a great place to viist. I ate too much Turkey (and other things), spent too much money, but I also did some great activities. I went to a car race (surprise surprise) - Went to great restaurants and night life actvities. They had the Zoo all lit up for Christmas with shows and music everywhere, it was spectacular. I also went Horseback riding.. That was so awesome. I had done it before in South Africa, but never in the desert.. The desert is so .. well deserted!! Its rugged and wild and raw and I love it. the smell of the plants, and on horseback our guide told us of all the medicinal remedies and secrets that can be found in the desert plants. It was great. Sunsets and dancing.

Nice long 4 day weekend.

And again a reminder of how thankful I am to be here.. to be fully present, fully feeling and fully alive ;-)