We've been enjoying the beautiful weather - sunny and warm 70+ - while walking miles and miles to view different vendors at the Tucson Show. Instead of just being one large area, the Tucson Show is spread out among 40 different locations throughout the city. And with all the highway construction and limited parking, we've had PLENTY of opportunities to walk. The shuttle bus won't be operating until tomorrow.
Highlights of the day: I met a vendor who says his bead display will look like a volcano by tomorrow - today it looked like a giant rainbow tortilla. I did see a new stone - Specularite, which is micaeous hematite, that was in a slab cut with one side polished - very pretty. The beautiful museum quality pieces aren't available for viewing yet. And topped off the evening with a visit to the local Wal-Mart.
The photos are of specimens on display at one of the
venues. The vendors literally take over the local motels such as Motel 6. They sell out of their hotel rooms and set up tents outside the back door. The larger ones will set up in the courtyards. The expensive guys set up inside the meeting rooms.Personally - I'm having a very hard time being here Show and to support . I'm torn cause I want to be with my kids to enjoy the Pine Derby, the Art Show and to comfort their sorrows.
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