meditation – Live Laugh RV

To say weather is fickle is probably an understatement considering the unusual and extreme weather the United States has experienced this winter. Last winter Arizona encountered some record low temperatures. Tucson even endured a rare February snowstorm which Al and I were fortunate to have experienced in 2013. Yes, fortunate because it was extremely beautiful, but we were also very happy when 24 hours later there were no signs left of the unique storm.

snow in Tucson — Gilbert Ray Campground, Tucson, Arizona – February 2013

Last year’s Arizona record low temps had us rearranging our plans numerous times. The plan to explore southern Arizona was scrapped due to the inclement weather. Benson, Tombstone, and Bisbee will just have to wait.

This winter found us experiencing record low temperatures in southern Texas while Arizona was enjoying unusual warmth. Hum…..my only response to that is, ‘Don’t follow us as those record-breaking lows seem to tag along with Al and Ingrid”. That said the original plan to drift around Texas for the month of February was quickly changed when the use of the term “Polar Vortex” kept making its way into the Texas weather report.

After a quick weather Google, we were off for a week to Benson, Arizona, to explore parts of southern Arizona that we bypassed last year. Southern Arizona is somewhat mountainous and elevations can range from 2,000 feet to over 7,000 feet. We know it’s all about elevation when it comes to weather and temperatures and this season appears to be very agreeable around these here parts.

We settle into a really nice RV site at the Escapees SKP Saguaro RV Co-op in Benson and set about making plans for our explorations around southern Arizona.Our first stop is just 4 miles down the road in the town of St. David. This quaint little desert town of less than 2,000 residents is rich in Mormon history as Mormon settlers founded this community in the 1800’s. During the 1900’s non-Mormon’s from Oklahoma and Texas moved to the area along with the discovery of gas production.In the 1970’s the Holy Trinity Monastery was established. Al and I were quick to tour the grounds and even checked out the on-site RV Park. We felt the sites were extremely close together, but for those seeking spiritual enlightenment it might be interesting to spend a night or two.

St. David — Meditation Garden at Holy Trinity Monastery in St, David, Arizona

The meditation garden was pretty and peaceful. The church architecture was beautiful as is the humongous cross. We noticed a couple of gorgeous free roaming peacocks.