I-19 Barn

During the six years my daughter lived in Tucson we had the opportunity to drive down to the Mexico border a few times.

Although the border towns are a bit dirty the bakeries and small shop-lined streets are fun to walk through for a few hours.

On one of our many visits driving down Highway 19 I had seen an old adobe barn off the old highway. On my last visit I realized the barn was slowly leaning to one side. I guess one could call it 'The Leaning Barn of Highway 19.'

We stopped and snapped a few photos. The clouds were cooperating with me that day and gave a lovely backdrop for the old structure.

I played around with the image in my Photomatix program and gave it an almost comic book look.

The barn has fallen to the ground and cannot be fixed. Anything made from mud, straw and water probably has a shortened life-span during the Monsoon Season.

I hope you enjoy this barn.

Blinded by the Light

Nice shades ladies!

A nice photo of two very nice women.

They were sitting in a restaurant in Puerto Penasco, Mexico waiting for the tortilla chips and salsa to arrive.

What a fun weekend!

Adios!

Strawberry Margaritas

Mmmmmm - strawberry margaritas.

For the last night of our celebration in Mexico - the entire group of us went out to dinner at a restaurant called The Point. Not only does this restaurant sit out in the Sea of Cortez on top of pylons - it offers a spectacular view of the Old Port of Puerto Penasco.

The photograph of the strawberry margaritas was taken just as the sun was beginning it's descent into the western sky. The glasses were cool and the air was slightly warm so the margaritas tasted very good.

Sitting down to dinner in front of the large picture window - a pirate ship set out for it's evening cruise. Set against the golden sunset - it was a beautiful moment.

Mexican Zarape

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Living in the Arizona desert allows me to go on many day trips.

On one of my recent trips, my family and I went down to Rocky Point, Mexico and camped out on one of the sandy beaches and took in the sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico.

While shopping I saw huge stacks of Mexican Zarape blankets which are created using bright, vivid colors and patterns.

So - I came back home and made this stained glass window panel using the colors of the Mexican Zarape blanket.

You may notice a small beaded charm hanging near the center of the piece. I added this little treasure in to represent the fringe that is added to the edges of the blankets.