From the beaches of Mexico to Snow covered cacti and the strokes

MEXICO...this spring break I had my first experience in the colorful Mexican culture with 4 lovely Prescotteers. WE drove 10 hours to Kino Bay where the college campus is located. We then drove to San Carlos and spent the rest of our days basking in the sun, kayaking the Sea of Cortez, horseback riding through the Sonoran Desert where we saw the remains of the Catch 22 set.We also had a scenic bike ride through teh fishing villages. WE camped out on thw white sand beaches and stuffed ourselves silly with authentic mexican food each night. Now we are back in Prescott and events are being cancelled , schools delayed due to a powder dust of snow. Some people are even too nervous to drive. i chuckle because I'm form NH and we were driving to schhol with the power out and multiple cars off road. On the other hand there are some excited comunity member that are making a festival out of the snow- snowmen, skiing, sledding and snow with maple syrup.
Tonihgt: we will be driving to Mesa to see THe Strokes. Woohoooo!!!!!

March Madness

March in Prescott, Arizona. It is gorgeous here...78 degrees. We kicked the month off with an art collective fundraiser for the Laboratory, the community art space. The mixed medias covered the walls, there were poetry readings, independent films, dances,3 talented bands and foooood. One group of artists danced around in a multi-colored maze of shirts. There were about 7 of them frolicking around the room with all of there shirts sewn together at the hands. Later on in the week the local info shop-the Catalyst- held a community vegetarian Bar-B-Q. There was a kickass bluegrass-punk band and a community bike ride. Just yesterday afternoon, myself and 3 other women joined Brian on Granite Mountain. He has set up a few weekends of trail work for the community, as a part of his senior project. Leaving there mountain covered in dirt, sweating, exhausted and feeling great! It feels so good giving back to mother nature and having the hikers pass by and really appreciating our work.
what's to come:
Spring Break!!!!
Next week students will be rushing to Kino Bay Mexico to bask in the sun, kayak, and enjoy a week of complete relaxation. Others will head to the coast to surf & paddle, climb at the Promised lands and Joshua Tree, skiing in Colorado, and relaxing in Prescott. When we return there will be a festival in celebration of Spring. The day will entail local musicians, the arts, trade and barter of jewelry, clothes,movies, books, music, and a gear swap. If you are interested in Prescott College check us out on our preview days. There will be free food .. ahhah, mmmmmm.
preview weekend:
March 25 & 26
April 22 & 23