12 Things People Miss The Most About Arizona When They Leave
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Monica Spencer
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One of the things that agonizes me about traveling is taking the little things at home for granted; the combination of bed, pillows, and sheets are just right for a good night’s sleep, the coffee mugs are in a specific spot for easy access and home smells like home. When I leave the state, I miss these little things, but also the many things that make Arizona home. Here are a few things that top that list:
When I traveled to the East Coast and to the Pacific Northwest, I missed this most. The concept of space outside of Arizona (and the Southwest in general) turned vertical and the trees, buildings, and proximity of people to me was almost claustrophobic.
There's something comforting about seeing a mountain--any mountain--in the distance.
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Where else would you be able to see a view like this?
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Or this?
Or this? (All in one state!)
Maybe I'm less appreciative of it in the middle of summer, but plenty of places don't have sunlight like us!
Beautiful.
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Arizona has some of the darkest skies in the country and there's nothing quite like the gorgeous view of the Milky Way while camping. Hey, you can even (kind of) see the stars while in Phoenix, so that's a plus.
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Other places don't smell quite as sweet as Arizona does.
I'm hungry just thinking about it.
Add more chiles, please.
If you crave different weather, you can get it by driving about two hours in any direction. But I think I might be part reptile, so I prefer the heat.
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You know everyone will be trying to get a decent picture of the first dust storm or snowfall of the season.
Finding a place where natural silence exists is difficult in this world, but there's plenty of places around the state to find and revel in it. Hopefully it stays that way.
If you left the state for any length of time, what did you miss most? I’d like to read your thoughts in the comments section below.
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