A Day in Tucson
We got up and packed our gear back into the van, deciding to indulge on a town day. Before heading into the city, we explored the west zone of Saguaro National Park. We hiked up a hill to view ancient Hohokam petroglyphs and looked back across the valley at the range where we had camped the night before.
Once in Tucson, we leaned into the city’s vibrant culture. First, we grabbed some coffee a hipster-filled shop reminiscent of Austin’s coffeehouses. With our cups in hand, we walked over to 4th Street to a couple thrift shops and a used bookstore. Then we drove over to Buendía Breakfast & Lunch for Sonoran-style Mexican coffee, tortilla soup, empanadas, and burritos.
Overall, we really enjoyed Tucson. The city has good eats, young like-minded people near the university, tons of murals all over, and is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges. Definitely worth another visit sometime!
After a quick stop at REI, we left Tucson behind and headed toward the New Mexico border. We pulled into a patch of BLM land after dark; the area felt a bit spooky in the shadows, so we opted for a quick van setup and hunkered down for the night, ready for the next leg of the journey.
