FIRST FORAY INTO THE AREA

A new friend invited me to take off for the day and start exploring the area.  We met for a late breakfast at the local Iron Skillet which is part of a Petro Truck Stop.  That in and of itself tells you the food has to be good.  They have a really nice western theme going on inside the restaurant with dividers between the booths.

 From there we set off for the Ak Chin Reservation and Harrah's Casino. 

These are just random shots from the drive over.

 They have a big multiplex cinema along with game room, bowling alley.  The goal was to take in a movie and check out the casino.  Movie of the day for us was Gravity with Sandra Bullock in 3D.  My first 3D and I really had no idea what the movie was about other than it had something to do with outer space so I was pleasantly surprised at the plot of the movie.  And as all the critics are saying it was a stellar performance by Sandra Bullock.

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Not very clear but shows the pattern of the flooring which can make you dizzy if you look at it long enough.  

The outside of the building was just beautiful with bronze figures depicting the harvest of the Saguaro Cactus.  It is beautiful and I was able to also get a picture of  the plaque which explains the scene.

We walked over to Harrah's Casino where I signed up for a card to which they issued a $15.00 credit which was nice I didn't have to  I sat at a penny machine and gave them back 4.80.  I get bored sitting there pushing a button on the machine so gave up with that one.  We then headed for the lounge and just sat talking over a couple of margaritas for the next couple of hours.  Dinner at The Range Steakhouse was a perfect end to a wonderful day.  No, I didn't get pictures of dinner, but we started with calamari, corn seafood chowder (different, but good) and I had a wonderful Halibut steak in a lemon caper sauce with a baked potato and grilled asparagus.  I think I have had more seafood and fish in the past two months than I have had in the last year by my own choice.  Yes, I am trying to make healthier choices in what I eat.  I want to be around for a long time to come. 

REMEMBER HOW GOOD LIFE IS AND HOW QUICK IT CAN END!!!

Until next time.....