Tumor Travels- AZ

Had the opportunity to take some time off from work due to a 9lb, no that is not a typo, 9lb tumor that was found coming off my left ovary.  I am now minus a couple parts and plus a pretty interesting scar,  but I did get to enjoy some time off.

After spending a full week in the hospital.  I was finally ready to head home and ok to fly, according to my surgeon, so I headed out to AZ.  It was wonderful having the time catch up with friends and breath in some of that fresh mountain air.

Yes, mountain! my home town Flagstaff sits at a 7000ft elevation in the middle of the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the world.  I noticed that some people have even started putting faces on these trees. 

I took a day trip to the Grand Canyon with my friend/sister Mara.  No, I did not hike or carry a pack

 Guess which one of us lives in California and which one lives in the North East : )

 

The Grand Canyon is just one of many beautiful spots in AZ.  I enjoyed having time to relax and spend in my hometown, Flagstaff.

 

Enjoying an ice tea at Heritage Square.

 

The Sonora desert

It was great being able to reconnect and spend time with family and friends back in AZ