Today was my first Thanksgiving in the States since 2011, which means that it was my first Thanksgiving in two years! It’s so good to be back. If I’m going to tick off a list of reasons to be thankful, I’d have to put that up in the Top 5.
We started out the day with coffee on our balcony.
Thanksgiving morning in our neighborhood was peaceful.
Then we headed out the door, walked down the street, and hiked up “A” Mountain.
The “A” on “A” Mountain, as seen from the path just below… awkward angle, I know, but there it is!
How I have missed it!
I always enjoy that little hike and the view of Tempe and The Valley beyond, but my focus this morning was on the old Hayden flour mill on the subsequently named Mill Ave, our main street here in Tempe (which, by the way, was originally called “Hayden’s Ferry”). The mill is one of my favorite local landmarks, and I’ve been trying to get good pictures of it since we’ve been back. Needless to say, lots of pictures were taken this morning. Here are just a few:
A shot of us with the mill in the background.
We approached the mill on our descent from “A” Mountain, and I was able to admire it from many angles…
The mill with Tempe Town Lake in the background.
The mill up close. LOOK AT THAT SKY.
Now, we’re off on an exciting last-minute Mission Which Shall Not Be Named At This Time. (Sorry to get all Harry Potter meets the C.I.A. on you guys. There’s a reason for it.)
If you celebrated Thanksgiving today, I hope it was fabulous! Happy weekend, and GO DEVILS!! Our annual Territorial Cup game will take place here on Saturday, and it’s going to be epic, as always.
That Asian-Looking Chick 
You always post such great pictures! Are you using a camera phone? I love the bright blue sky and the view from your patio is one I know I’d love, too.
Happy Thanksgiving (a bit belated)!
*hugs*
♡G
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Thanks G! No, I use a regular old digicam – it’s a Canon. The sky here blows me away! Arizona never gets old. =)
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!
*hugs*
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