Back to Tucson...and Las Vegas

Mar 19     Benson - Tucson     42 miles     1 hour

We drove back to Tucson today, actually south of Tucson. We're paying for one week at Mission View RV Resort. It's cheap here, passport america rate $19.00 per night and because it's on Indian reservation, no tax.

Papa Rudy is in Las Vegas, also David and Dori stopping in Vegas before heading to Virginia for Kainoa's wedding. We're leaving the RV here and driving the Kia to Las Vegas. We'll leave early tomorrow morning, probably take us about 7 hours. Spend three nights at Gold Coast, then drive back on Thursday.

Mar 20  Tucson - Las Vegas     421 miles     8.5 hours

The scenery was pretty nice

It took us 8 1/2 hours to drive from Tucson to Las Vegas. We made a couple of stops along the way. Also, made a short detour to check on Noah's house.

We're staying three nights at Gold Coast. This is our first stay here. Hotel room is similar to Orleans. Three nights, resort fees, and taxes about $200.

When we were playing black jack later in the evening, I filled out an entry form and put my entry in the barrel. About five minutes later, they called my name. Ended up winning $500.







Mar 23     Las Vegas - Tucson     9 hours

We spent the last few days in Vegas. Spent time with Papa Rudy, gambling, and too much eating.

The drive back to Tucson took almost 9 hours. The GPS took us all over Phoenix because I put in Cracker Barrel for a lunch break. When we approached Phoenix, the traffic was so bad, we decided to just get out of the area. I reprogrammed the GPS to go straight to Tucson but it routed us all over. Very frustrating, I think that detour cost us one hour. We got to Cracker Barrel in Tucson around 3pm. We were both very hungry.

Mar 25     Mission San Xavier Del Bac

Founded by Spanish Jesuit Priest Eusebio Kino, this historic church remains an active Franciscan mission located in the San Xavier District of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The building of the spectacular example of Mexican Baroque architecture began in 1783 and work continued for 14 years before funds ran out. Often referred to as the "White Dove of the Desert" the building is currently undergoing careful restoration. The site, one of the most photographed locations in Tucson, is considered a "must see" in Southern Arizona.

The inside of the church is unbelievable

So much detail

Soooo good!

Out in the parking lot, there were some vendors selling fry bread. I've never had one...so of course, I had to try this.

They have all kinds of different fillings. I picked fry bread with cinnamon, honey, and powdered sugar...yummy!

Last night here