Maureen goes west...

I'm always excited when my work travels take me to a state I've never been and this June I got to check another one off my list - Arizona! I had a work event that took me to Phoenix and while I'm not sure I'd recommend visiting the desert in the middle of summer - I will say it is a beautiful place and I wish I'd gotten to see and explore more of it.

I guess I wasn't really sure what to expect as far as the scenery was concerned but as my flight made it's approach into the Phoenix area I was blown away - those desert mountains are really something to see. Catching a sunset through those mountains was truly remarkable.

Of course most of the trip was spent indoors - as most of these work events are - though when the temps outside are 120 the AC inside is welcomed.

The event was a really good success - one of my co-workers whom I travel with often, Chase, was the chair of the planning committee for this symposium and did a fantastic job. Always fun to see your colleagues succeed!

Got to spend time with some of my favorite folks in my industry as well and enjoyed some incredible meals - including the best tacos I've ever had - hands down.

Phoenix you are a thing of beauty - I look forward to returning someday (perhaps in winter) and exploring more of what you have to offer - and maybe bumping into Larry Fitzgerald as well.