City of Avondale

Two restful nights in Goodyear. We did a trail run each morning right outside our door on the Corgett Trail. The dirt path was in great condition and we had it all to ourselves. Mild temperatures around 20C made it very enjoyable.

Quail and woodpeckers entertained us. The group of young adult neighbors and their immature conversations about alcohol consumption and their social lives made us laugh. 🤣 It's the authentic experience of living in a postage-stamp subdivision with neighbours just on the other side of the cinder block wall.

The air was cool/warm, but sunbeams roasty like being under a broiler 🔥. The weather UV report it said a Low rating, which was hard to believe. We read some digital books poolside and just took it easy.

An afternoon hike in the Estrella Mountain Regional Park was perfect. We crossed paths with a few others, but had the trails all to ourselves most of the time. Little birds fluttered amongst the desert foliage. Cactus stood vigilant. Shrubs pretended to be soft while hiding their thorns.Read more