This is the third year in a row that we have chosen the South Tucson KOA Rv park. We love the amenities, and the people at this KOA. We have talked about trying a different park in a different part of Tucson, but we like the certainty we have that it’s our style and in our comfort zone. We can walk, or cycle the Tucson Loop which is a 131 mile network of paved pathways throughout the city. The Loop is free from traffic and beautifully maintained. Last year we enjoyed 3 weeks at the park, cycling, ubering into the city for special events. Events such as live music at the Monterey Court or dinner at Tucson famous El Charro Cafe, the oldest Mexican, founded in 1922, by Monica Flin. It’s rumoured she invented the chimichanga!
We also love that it’s not a far drive to Sabino Canyon where there is some super great hiking.
This year our stay in Tucson was just three days. That limited what we could do. We were fortunate enough though, that of the 3 days, one of them was warm enough to cycle. On our way into Tucson we stopped at our favourite sporting goods store store REI, an outdoors Co-op, to pick up new cycling helmets because, yes, we forgot to pack ours!
We cycled the loop along the Julian Wash and connected up with the Santa Cruz River pathway to our favourite area of Tucson called the Mercado. Of course we stopped for a latte and a very yummy biscuit, before heading back. The Santa Cruz River pathway winds it’s way through several delightful little parks. The Carmelin Castro Itom Usim Children’s Park is one of my favourites, with sculptures and artworks throughout.
We also made it a priority to go to the infamous Monterey Court, to have dinner and enjoy live entertainment by one of our favoured Tucson singer/ songwriter Mark Insley and his Band Broken Angels. Monterey Court is a small music/restaurant venue in a restored 1950’s motor court. The Ronstadt family (yes Linda Ronstadt) along with other local artists created this intimate venue to be used by up and coming as well as established musicians to showcase their work. So cool.
Travels with the Eh Team 