Sometimes, you're just plain lucky to attend an out-of-town job training class. This past spring, luck would have me in beautiful Arizona.
Although most of the day was spent inside a Hilton hotel training room, there was some down time. One evening, I took a whirlwind tour by car of Phoenix, Scottsdale and the surrounding communities. The native American and southwest motifs (lizards, symbols, etc.) installed alongside the freeway exits, overpasses and sound barriers were a refreshing and aesthetically pleasant surprise.
As we traveled, the mesas hovered in the distance; creating a striking backdrop to the desert landscape. In Scottsdale, my travel companion and I got up close to some gorgeous purple cactus, native plants and a Gambel's quail. Near Mesa, we watched the sun set behind the mesa, turning the sky a soft pink. It was remarkable how quickly the radiant heat dissipated. The desert is an intriguing place.
Other high points: Enjoying early morning continental breakfasts by the hotel pool. Mornings are comfortably warm. Mesa also has terrific shopping and dining. Most establishments are within short walking distance of the Hilton Mesa Pavillion Hotel.
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