Phoenix is a true oasis in the desert as outside of the metro areas is nothing but sand, rock, and cactus. But where the people live, there are tall green trees, palm trees, and even some grass. Normally, the temperature here at this time is 81, but there have been several days flirting with the 100 degree mark and new records. Despite the heat, we have been out to see the sites. One day, we drove up to the Penske Racing Museum. This was the smallest of all the auto museums that we have seen so far, but still interesting to see. Making it more interesting yet was that it was in the center of a horseshoe shaped cluster of the highest end cars in production. Billions of dollars worth of Lambos, Ferraris, Rolls Royces, Maseratis, Bentleys, BMWs, Audis, Land Rovers, and more. Our first hike here was at Picacho Peak. One of the most iconic sites in AZ, the park offers camping and a number of trails to hike.Because of the heat, we are sticking to the easy trails. About a mile past the park is the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch. Here there are some of the happiest, most well fed deer, sheep, donkeys, ducks, birds, and ostriches.

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