Arcosanti, Part 4 |
Next stop on the tour is one of the residences — again with the large glass opening to bring the sunshine into the interior areas. Sorry, we were not invited in for tea and coffee.
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Here is an interesting architectural detail attached to that same residence — a balcony with an artistic railing. I love it, especially with the cloudless, deep blue sky above it.
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They have done a nice job of landscaping Arcosanti. My guess is that this is gazania, a groundcover frequently found in California.
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Here we see a fig tree. Our tour guide said she had her eye on this tree and these pieces of fruit in particular. Looks yummy to me too.
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Next up are a couple of yucca plants next to the entrance to the residence.
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More landscaping is displayed along the walkway.
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This was a bit of a surprise for me — a small cluster of Italian Cypress trees which give a much-needed touch of elegance. I don't expect to see such trees in the middle of the Arizona desert (even if they are imported, I would assume they need more water and less sun than found here).
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And just beyond is a covered gathering area. The guide explained the construction method — they created a hill topped with colored sand then poured concrete into forms on top of the sand. Some of the colors of the sand have faded while others are still vibrant.
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Between the two arches, I spotted the signs of modern society — a TV antenna and a satellite dish.
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Beyond the gathering area is a well-equipped workshop. They need to be pretty self-sufficient out here — you can't just run to Home Depot for every little thing.
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A recommendation from one of my photography instructors in Santa Fe — before you leave, be sure to turn around and check the scene behind you. Marvelous advice.
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To be continued...
Life is good.