DeGrazia - Gallery in the Sun

I can't say that Lou enjoyed the gallery, but I did.

There is so much history of the area, and the gallery is arranged by topics. 

I won't attempt to recreate the story line, just enjoy his pictures.

Looking for the 7 cities of gold.

Hoop dancer

 

Delightful Sights

                        Mt. Lemmon Scenic Drive

"Oops"

hard landing!

We might even be able to ski this slope😉

temperature about 55 - 

not too bad!  (no wind) 

The scenic drive is just that.

such interesting rock formations

Mission San Xavier

                                        A National Historic Landmark

The Mission was founded in 1692 bringing Catholicism to the indigenous peoples of the area.  The current structure was started in 1783 and work continued for 14 years until the money ran out.  Numerous additions started in the early 19th century, and repairs and restorations continue.

Renovations in process.

It was kind of a surprise to not see the traditional view when we drove up.

Much of this facade was repaired in the 1950's, more being redone today.

We were here a few years ago, but the inside was far more 'weathered' than I had remembered.

The artists rendition of the Mission

We visited several lovely art galleries in Tubac

I had to take this picture for Nancy Cicutto and her artistic gourds!

Lou's school buddy Joe Hindman is a collector of Hal Empie's paintings, so we were treated to a tour of the house and studio of his work.

Hal was born in the Arizona Territory in 1909, became a pharmacist who painted between filling prescriptions.

He is a cartoonist that sold Kartoon Kards (postcards) in all the western states. 

His daughter Ann has the gallery.

This was a wonderful day in Tubac, Arizona