Saguaro National Park

On the last day of my trip to Tucson, I was able to visit Saguaro National Park. Divided into two sections, separated by the city of Tucson, my aunts drove me to the larger eastern section of the park. The giant saguaro cactus is the state symbol of Arizona is known for it's white budding flowers that appear in spring. Saguaro cacti can grow very tall, upwards of forty feet. Having rained a lot the day before, the park was cool and very green. It was so great to see the natural diversity of the park and it was a great way to end my trip to Arizona. I had wonderful time seeing my aunts, friends Ann and Jack, and visiting Tucson. I hope to visit again in the future!

Christmas in Paris

Christmas in Paris is noticeably different than compared to London. Paris, from the get go, is a beautiful city. Hands down. Christmas was not as pronounced as it was across the channel in London, which was both surprising to say the least. The Champs Elysee was lit up with strings of lights with its famous promenade of trees. Angela noticed that the lights flicked upward much like champagne. We began our quick trip getting hot chocolate from Angelina, took in the view of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadero plaza, and we explored the fascinating Louis Vuitton flagship store. Luggage, wallets, and more were marked and personalized in a special atrium for people to watch at close-hand. We also strolled through the Christmas market, which had many famous French food dishes, candies, and cheese. I was able to have a crepe and a potato hash dish. Paris will always be special to me. It was so great to see it around the holidays this year and enjoy it with Angela.