well I am now back in Chicago, in the rain :( Phoenix was so amazing I didnt want to leave! On Sunday I had a lovely lie in and then a swim in the pool before working on my assignment while sitting in the sun. In the afternoon I took a 3 hr horse ride through the hills of North Phoenix. It was absolutely fantastic. I had to learn how to ride in a western saddle - getting on and off is so much harder! We rode for 3 hours on tiny windy trails built into the sid...

Just a quick note and the first of many many pictures from this absolutely wonderful state. Just a warning, when I get a chance there will be over 150 pictures being uploaded :) I am visiting some family members in Phoenix Arizona, Stephanie and Tom. They are absolutely wonderful and have been fantastic showing me some absolutely amazing scenery. On Friday when I arrived Stephanie took me to visit her mother who has just moved out here. We then went on to the b...