Pala Casino, Spa and Resort Pool Area — Images by kenne
Since moving to Tucson ten years ago, we have annually spent Thanksgiving with Joy’s family in southern California. However, because of COVID, this year, we will be staying in Tucson.
Instead of the usual big family get together (as many as 25 people), we decided to meet two of Joy’s sisters (Jody and Jeri) at a neutral location, and of course, for them, it would have to be a casino.
So, last Wednesday, we drove to Pala Casino, Spa, and Resort, which is located in the mountains northeast of San Diego. Since I’m not into gambling, I spent time around the pool, took photos of oranges, and listen to live music in the casino. During past visits, I usually spent time walking the 1.5-mile Pala Band of Indians Cultural and Nature Trail behind Pala Spa. This time it was closed.
We returned to Tucson last Friday.
(During this time of COVID, we have found casino resorts to be relatively safe, keeping everything clean, requiring social-distancing and masks, except when eating and drinking.)
(CLICK ON ANY OF THE TILED IMAGES TO SEE A LARGER VIEW IN A SLIDESHOW FORMAT.)
Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum
Old JC Penney Building
Bisbee Main Street, July 23, 2014
Joy, Jana, Jody and Jeri on a late Wednesday morning
Joy, Jana, Jody and Jeri
Jeri, Jana, Joy and Jody
Tombstone Street Scene
Tombstone Street Scene
Tombstone Street Scene
Jeri, Jana, Jody and Joy at Big Nose Kate’s Saloon
Sisters Spend Time Together In The Desert — Images by kenne
Sisters Jana, Jeri, Jody and Joy gather in southern Arizona, experiencing the year’s highest temperatures. Unphased, they were here to spend time with Joy on her birthday, which included visiting Bisbee and Tombstone.
The main reason why Joy’s sister’s (Jeri & Jody) and mother (Virginia) came to visit us during this hot time of the year was to be together for Joy’s birthday. It had been a long time since all of them had been together for Joy’s birthday.
Black and White Sisters — Image by kenne (October 2006)
“Sisters” Joy and Jody (June 2, 2003) — Image by kenne
