Holy Trinity Monastery

The thrill of a bake sale finally got me out of the park for a few hours.  I had been to the monastery in St. David's before and knew that it was a place I wanted to visit again so with the added bonus of fresh baked goods, down the road I went.

You Can't Miss the Big Cross

I love the grounds that are home to this monastery.  It feels so peaceful and serene, a walking meditation.  There are places to stop and reflect and a beautiful church dedicated to the Lady of Guadalupe.  And what do my wandering eyes spy but peacocks!  I did not notice these birds the last time I was here so was quite surprised and enchanted.  I seem to have made a real impression with one of them which stood for quite some time while I told him how beautiful he was and took endless pictures.  If it is the male's job to capture the attention of the female, mission accomplished:).

Lady of Guadalupe Chapel

My New Boyfriend

He's a Looker:)

Sweet Spot to Meditate

After St. David's I drove into Benson to replenish supplies and get gas.  On the way back to the park I thought I would stop and check out Kartchner Caverns State Park but decided against going through the park when I saw an entrance fee of $6.00.  Seriously??  Maybe another time.

It was a perfect day with the sun shining, a full tank of gas and a wide open road.   I wanted to travel for days.  I stopped by Sue and Harold's to gift them cheddar cheese/dill bread from the bake sale and we started discussing our time frames and our next destinations.  I got so excited about my next route that I know I won't be able to stay in Tombstone past the month of February.

The pull of the road is just too strong.