Left in Tucson

It has been raining here for 2-1/2 days… finally cleared up around 10 AM this morning.  The snow you see is the peak of Mt. Lemmon, about 16 miles due north of the house, rising above a smaller mountain in front of it.  It is a 25 mile drive up to the peak from the base of the Santa Catalina range (taking you past Windy Point – prev. set of pix), and the top of the mountain is over 9000 feet above sea level and more than 6500 feet above the city of Tucson… so, you are looking at a mountain that is over a mile high.   These are the Rincon mountains, directly to the east of the house, the highest peak being Mica Mountain, which is about 16 miles away, and is only about 6000 feet above the city.

Tucson, AZ is a town full of creative types.  This particular Christmas display caught my eye, and I just had to share it.  It appears that Santa has opted for a new sleigh this year and a new mode of transport while his reindeer have taken a much needed vacation in the Caribbean.