Echoes of the Southwest

For as long as I can remember, I have loved miniature homes and assessories. I bought mini house kits with furniture and other items to decorate it. I love recreating a home in a tiny 1"=1' scale. When we moved, I had no place for my mini creations, so I gave them away. Someday, I hope to make a house from scratch and decorate it with handmade items. When Sharon told me of the miniature museum in Tucson, I was so excited to see it. I did not think it would love as much as I did. I will definitely be visiting that place again. (from their website) Mission Statement The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and advancing the art of miniatures for all. Vision Building on the Arnell Legacy, the vision of The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is to be a leading institution that celebrates, inspires, and connects people with miniatures. The Mini Time Machine was created from the imagination and dedication of Founders, Patricia and Walter ...

I wrote a long and wonderful post on this place and our stay there, but my computer decided not to save it, so I am pissed. I will say that we had a wonderful time at Hotel Congress and the employees were the best. We stayed in room 220, which is a haunted room with a spirit named Vincent who seems to still be there. We didn't have much activity, but we think he answered our question during the seance. The food was amazing and cooked from scratch every morning. They have bars downstairs in the lobby, which is great because they don't want you to bring your own liquor to your room. You can however bring your drinks from the bar to your room. The rooms do not have TVs, but there is a nearby lounge with a comfortable couch and TV. You park in the garage next door, which is a short walk. The hotel is located in downtown Tucson and near lots of activities, stores, bars, and restaurants.  To read more on the history of this hotel and other information, check out their website:   Hot...