So I'm really starting to get a feel for Tucson now. I know this because I no longer need our GPS when getting around this town. I've been doing a fair amount of navigating this trip, and for the most part, I've had pretty much success.
Today is Worldwide Communion Sunday. The four of us went to Shalom Mennonite Fellowship, where Katie has been attending since moving out here. It was really nice; so many nice people in the congregation. We had met some of them at Katie's party on Friday night. Dad and I attended the men's Sunday school class. I was the youngest by at least 30 years. Mom and Katie went to the women's Sunday school class. The church service was nice and reminded me very much of a typical Brethren service. We had communion since it is one of the two times a year that we take communion.
After the service, we went to Sushi Garden for lunch. It was very good. That was only my third time ever having sushi. Then we took a drive down to the old Spanish presidio (fort) of Tubac. This was quite a fascinating place. I learned a whole lot about the history of the area in the 1700s. There was a neat walking tour around the remains of the fort. We also got a good education in herbology and gastronomy of the time period. On the way back from Tubac, we were stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Control. We never left Arizona and entered Mexico. We didn't even come within 30 miles of Mexico, yet for some reason they had us stop and a security guard took one look at the four of us and said, "have a nice weekend." Now that was a little unsettling for me. This officer let us go after simply seeing that we were white, while he himself, looked Hispanic. I was tempted to say "Gracias, Dios te bendiga" just to see what he would do. I have personal qualms about this border protection. I don't like the message we are sending our neighbors to the south.
Later that evening, Katie and I went to a bluegrass jam session. This was really cool. It was totally informal and free, yet top-notch as far as live bluegrass music goes. I especially loved the mandolinist and steel guitarist. Afterward, we went to Coldstone to get some ice cream and chat. Katie got pumpkin and cake batter, while I got pumpkin and marshmallow. It was de-lish.
Another good, full day in Tucson. My hope is that we all really enjoy and treasure the last few days we have here together.
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