• Phoenix

    July 16, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 40 °C

    Checked in at the Hotel and had the most amazing shower, I feel almost human again now. Just under 24 hours till the first guest arrives so time to make some plans.
    Task 1 - Find a Supermarket. I need a U.S SIM card to make things easier, I need a water bottle and most importantly I need food, honestly my stomach thinks my throat has been cut. After that I will bring the goodies back here and wait for the temperature to drop a little (41°c at the moment).
    Task 2 - I will head over to the spot near the Zoo (West Buttes Parking Lot) and try and get my World Snake Day celebration off the ground in the best way possible. Last year we didn't find snakes there but we did see Desert Iguanas, Chuckwallas and Zebra Tail Lizards. On the non Herp front we did see Prairie Dogs, Jack Rabbits and Night Hawks

    Turns out that Phoenix is in the midst of a record breaking heatwave, it's going to be too hot even over night to make it worthwhile walking over, early night is on the cards.
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