It’s going to be a beautiful day. Bear and I are on our morning walk, and yes it’s about 6:30 a.m. Same time every morning. That boys internal clock never fails. The sun is still behind the Superstition Mountain. There’s a lovely coating of snow near the “Flat Iron”. Bear and I enjoy a nice, leisurely walk this morning. Yesterdays walks were way to short leaving Bear well rested and full of energy.
Over coffee, Al and I decide whether or not to join the group on a hike. We decide to 
opt out. Early on in our trip, at different times, Al and I both incurred minor injuries. Thus, curtailing our hiking abilities. Not wanting to embarrass ourselves or hold the group back, we make our own plans for the day. I’m super excited to take some photos of the rare coating of snow in the distance. Al and I decide to take a quick drive to Canyon Lake and have lunch in Tortilla Flat.
We head out for our drive shortly after breakfast and find some scenic stops along the way….stops we did not make on our previous trip to Canyon Lake. It’s a gorgeous day…amazing blue sky, light breeze, upper 60’s…can’t get much better! We take our time and enjoy the scenery and the day.
There’s definitely more traffic today than there was a week ago when we took this same drive. We assume it’s because the weather was so nasty over the weekend.
We get to the little town of Tortilla Flat, population 6, just in time for lunch. This “little” town resembles a long ago western town. The restaurant is already bustling with activity. We’re seated at a table to the rear. The walls are plastered with dollar bills. The bar stools are saddles. It’s a fun little place and the burgers are very tasty. They’re grilled over an open flame outside. Service was quick. Al enjoys a light Beer on tap brewed specifically for this restaurant at a local brewery in Phoenix. I visit the restroom before leaving…..darn, wish I had my camera in here….way too funny. Amusing paint job on the stall doors. You’ll just have to visit and see for yourself!
After lunch, we step into the gift shop and look around. We head over to the ice cream shop. We had heard they have fantastic ice cream. I try to avoid dairy and opt to try the fudge while Al enjoys the ice cream. Yes indeed, Al attests the ice cream is very good. As for my fudge…yum…Mackinac Island, you have some serious competition. We walk around a bit more and allow the sun to warm us and our food to digest before heading home.
If you’re in the Phoenix area, I highly recommend a visit to Tortilla Flat for a relaxing and scenic day. The most enjoyable part is the drive getting there…very pretty. If the weather were warmer, we might even consider renting a watercraft of some sort on Canyon Lake. The Marina offers a variety of boats to rent including wave runners. 🙂 We return to our Rig and take Bear on a nice long walk around the campground. Lost Dutchman State Park is one of my favorite places and not just on this trip. We look forward to returning.
The group has returned from their morning hike and interested individuals are invited to try out WII Fit at one of the couples RV’s. Fun… Al and I decide we MUST get one. Entertaining and good for us. So after we all play around, the group heads out to the Organ Stop Pizza. Al and I have been there a couple of times before and are still immensely entertained. The food is pretty good too. I highly recommend this place, even if you’re not a big pizza eater. In addition to pizza, they offer a salad bar and some Italian dishes. This is home to the largest Wurlitzer Organ in the world and even if you’re not a fan of the Organ (that would include me) you need to see this place at least once and experience it for yourself. It can’t really be described. The Organ Stop Pizza is located in Mesa just off US-60 OrganStopPizza.com A must see when your in the Phoenix area !
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