The Valley of the Daughter

My dad and I spent Sunday morning taking photos together at the Dessert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. There was a monarch butterfly exhibit while we were there, which was incredible. I had a wonderful time. I also, however, kept wishing Lydia were with me. She would have just loved the gardens.

My father just completed treatment for throat cancer and is 100% cancer free. He also looks fantastic.
I took lots of photos of the dessert flora and surrounding landscape. I miss the dessert, and the mountains and the natural beauty of Arizona. I don't miss Phoenix, though. Although this visit did remind me of her many charms....