October 18, 2007

October 18, 2007

We found an apartment in the Tucson vicinity to spend the winter. Even though we know the area it is still hard finding an apartment that meets my desire for a great view of the mountains. It seems all the available ones are staring at the parking lot. Our old apartment was long gone. That one was probably a dream we can only count on once in a blue moon. We found one with a reasonable view of the mountains overlooking a golf course. It is in the northwest suburb of Oro Valley facing the west side of the Catalina Mountains. Unfortunately the pool and fitness center are on the other side of the complex. To compensate we do have a much nicer patio from which to enjoy the weather and the scenery. We also have a second bedroom for visitors wanting to escape the winter chill.

The most surprising aspect of the apartment is the nightly noise. Last year it was the all-night parties in the Jacuzzi below our bedroom window that kept us up. This time it is coyotes howling. We can’t see them but a coyote pack howls for some 30 seconds every hour. Very strange considering we never heard a single one while sleeping in National Parks all summer.