Mesa AZ #5 - From A to Z this place is a winner

 

November 2-9 2018

We had the opportunity to use a friend's place just prior to her arriving for the winter. Direct flights from South Bend IN to Mesa AZ certainly sweetened the trip. We stayed at the Monte Vista RV Resort in Mesa. They had eight dedicated pickleball courts in excellent condition with a pavilion between 4 courts to the west and 4 courts to the east. They were lighted which expanded play into the evening hours. Apparently the first week of November is when a number of Canadian pickleball players arrive at this resort, so we were assured of getting games. We would play in the morning and then again in the evening under the lights. Often we would venture to nearby Donut Worry after morning play for a donut and cappuccino. This is the only cappuccino Barb has ever liked. In addition to playing those from Canada, we played a couple from the Netherlands. Perhaps our next endeavor should be #PickleballTheWorld. We knew that we were doing okay when some said "We want to play with you, but we want to split you up." We simply loved playing here and would do it again in a heartbeat.

There is more to pickleball when we travel, and Mesa was a marvelous hub for visiting a number of other areas. One afternoon we took a trip to Apache Trail, did some hiking and found out how distressing the cholla cactus can be. We swear that it jumped out and attacked Barb rather than her bumping into it. Another day we hiked Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon, something that we do every time we are in the Phoenix area. What an experience. We also took a day and went to Saguaro National Park with a stop at Casa Grande National Park on the way. Just blogging about this trip brings back wonderful memories and longing to do it again.


Location: 8865 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209, USA

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