A Desert Journey

Hello everyone - today was Saturday, January 14, 2012.  We have now been in the United States for one month.  The Den Parents were up early today to go to an art show at Old Town.

There was lots of pottery, painting, jewelry and other unique items.

Many people came by bicycle - several brought their dogs - and some did both!

In the afternoon, we all went for a drive in the country.  Man, it was like a desert out there!

Then we saw a sign that said "Fresh local dates" - and Rudy wanted to go!

We went way down a side road.

Finally, we came to Sam Cobb Farms
http://www.samcobbfarms.com/index.html

Of course Rudy had to get into the thick of the action.  The nice lady explained to us how dates are grown, harvested, prepared for market, and how they should be kept and presented for best results.  Rudy took it all in!

Now Rudy says he knows how to get a date whenever he wants!
What a bear.