I planted several hyacinth bulbs in the garden this winter. The flowers are starting to come out. This one has a bright pink color. Click on the image to enlarge.
Native American Ruins at Tuzigoot in 3D
Tuzigoot is the Apache word meaning “crooked river.” This was the name arbitrarily given to the Sinagua Native American ruins above a big bend in the Verde River near Cottonwood, AZ. This was an interesting stop that we made during our brief but fun vacation in July of 2006. They have a nice museum depicting Sinagua lifestyles and artifacts. You can hike up to the ruins for a self-guided tour.
Click on the image for the full-sized 3D version.
From the National Parks page on Tuzigoot National Monument:
Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. From a roof top a child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders, who are due any day now. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? Will all of them return? From the top of the Tuzigoot Pueblo it is easy to imagine such an important moment. Tuzigoot is an ancient village or pueblo built by a culture known as the Sinagua. The pueblo consisted of 110 rooms including second and third story structures. The first buildings were built around A.D. 1000. The Sinagua were agriculturalists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles. The people left the area around 1400. The site is currently comprised of 42 acres.
If you don’t yet have your 3D glasses, you can view the 2D version here.
Orange Icelandic Poppies
On a beautiful and sunny February day, these Icelandic poppies enjoy a sun bath on the front porch. Click image for full size.
Favorite Places
Regular readers know that we visit the Point Vicente Interpretive Center on a frequent basis. A week ago, we visited and I set up my camera on a post to take this time delayed image of us admiring the Blue Pacific.
Early Spring Daisies
We regularly take a walk after dinner. Along the several routes we use we see our neighbors’ flowers as we pass them. Since we’re having a little pre-spring warm spell, the daisies are all coming out. I took this shot of some daisies along the sidewalk. Verna and I both think this red-orange color is very nice. Click the image for full size.
Crystal Valentine
Verna loves Waterford® Crystal, so I got her these tableware pieces for a Valentine’s Day gift: a crystal butter dish and a pair of crystal salt & pepper shakers. Verna took these photos which I combined into the single picture at the right. Click on the image to enlarge.
I was afraid that Waterford was going to go out of business last year when they went into receivership. Fortunately, the crystal is still produced in several European locations even though the original factory in Waterford, Ireland is no longer in operation. She loves the crystal pieces so much that I would really hate to have seen the supply dry up. Now, I will still be able to get Waterford for her from time to time.
