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Hiking in Phoenix Today - Fabulous!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

 

Most of you know that I'm a hiking nut and have been for many years! We are so appreciative that we have North Phoenix Mountain Preserve in our backyard and it's so easy to step out the door and enjoy nature and some quiet time. This morning it was trying to rain a bit and the clouds and skyline were absolutely gorgeous. I couldn't wait to try out my new hiking boots early this morning! I finally found a pair of boots that will work around the foot issues I've been dealing with this past year or so.  I am so happy about that!  I was determined to find a solution and I believe I did. Lucky me!

 

Hiking Shaw Butte Phoenix

 

Gary and I hiked for about an hour or so this morning and wished we could go further but alas - we do have our businesses to attend to!  It's been a hot summer and we're overjoyed we can once again get outside and hike and enjoy nature.  Living in Phoenix is so awesome most of the year!  We're heading into the most gorgeous time of the year and I am SOOOO excited about that. I kind of feel like a kid in a candy store!! The only difference I'm an adult who's now about to put on her boots most mornings and head outside. Life is Good!

 

 

Hiking in Phoenix Today - Fabulous!

 

 

 

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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Anna Banana Kruchten If I lived closer I would be hiking with you.  Thanks for sharing your morning walk.  I am planning to walk my two miles after dinner

Sep 20, 2016 07:54 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Mary Yonkers we could enjoy hiking together - come and visit!

Sep 20, 2016 08:04 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Anna,

I am so happy for you!  I know how much you like hiking.  And your pictures are gorgeous, and the weather is cooperating!  A

Sep 20, 2016 07:57 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thank you Ron and Alexandra Seigel ! I am so excited about finally finding a pair of boots that will allow me to go and hike to my hearts content (almost) without pain.  The weather is fantastic from now to the next June/July. Yeah!

Sep 20, 2016 08:05 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Anna, as a fellow hiker, I can imagine how you're reveling in good hiking weather. Those clouds of yours today were, indeed, gorgeous. Happy trails to you.

Sep 20, 2016 08:31 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Lottie Kendall us hikers know each other well!  If it's in your blood it's in your blood!!

Sep 20, 2016 09:07 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Anna-While I don't hike I love walking but haven't done it in quite a while. I too am enjoying the first hint of cooler temps and I can breathe again. Love those pics and would love to go walking with you but my level of walking compared to your hiking is like worlds apart.

Sep 20, 2016 08:44 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Sharon Lee  I understand - we've talked about this before I think.  I finally figured out how to manage the foot pain and found the perfect boots.  I was determined to not let anything get in my way.

Sep 20, 2016 09:06 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Anna - I'm so glad to see you out hiking again - that's going to make everything so much better.

Sep 20, 2016 08:48 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Dick Greenberg  YES! I've been chomping at the bit for the temps to get down to low 70's. Been hiking for the last 3 weeks or so really early am's. Now it won't have to be at dawn.

Sep 20, 2016 09:04 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

What beautiful views.  Cant hike with my bad kne, but i can enjoy those views Anna Banana Kruchten 

Sep 20, 2016 10:03 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Scott Godzyk the views in around Moon Valley are fabulous! Sorry to hear about your knee - bummer.

Sep 21, 2016 09:18 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Fresh air, great views and healthy as well.  What's not to like?

Sep 20, 2016 12:35 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Ed Silva you got that right!! All to like and then some

Sep 21, 2016 09:19 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It looks great however I prefer the Valley of the Sun In November Anna Banana Kruchten 

Sep 20, 2016 05:01 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington November is great too!  A bit chilly at night  LOL

Sep 21, 2016 09:19 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Anna. I love your hiking stories and these pictures are fabulous.

Sep 20, 2016 09:22 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks Sheila Anderson !  I enjoy taking pics while out hiking. I've got a fancy new camera so I'll be taking lots more photos.

Sep 21, 2016 09:20 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you  very much for sharing your experience and your photographs.

Have an outstanding day!

Sep 20, 2016 10:04 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Roy Kelley thanks for stopping by!  You have an outstanding day as well. Hi to Delores!

Sep 21, 2016 09:21 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I know how much you love the outdoors and hiking and glad you are getting back on the trail, Anna. Don't overdo though.

Sep 20, 2016 11:59 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Debbie Reynolds thanks!  I'll be a good girl....and smart too! Not going to mess this up!!

Sep 21, 2016 09:21 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Great views my friend!  The weather is getting nice in the Valley of the Sun!  Last night was nice and cool, very enjoyable!

Sep 21, 2016 03:03 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Brian England weather has been so nice! Finally can enjoy sitting out on the patio in the evenings.

Sep 21, 2016 09:22 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Anna, how nice your husband hikes with you. My husband has bad knees so I just walk with my dog... and that is nice also!

Sep 22, 2016 11:25 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I haven't been hiking for years. We don't have any mountains anywhere near here.

Sep 22, 2016 12:34 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Anna for me going around the block is a Hike:) on a serious note my newest listing I had to show about three times and let me tell you it is a "hike" will have to post the drone video and then you will agree I was not exaggerating:)Endre

Sep 23, 2016 09:58 AM