Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Spring Training




We attended our first Cactus League Spring Training in and around Phoenix, Arizona with our friends, the Pistoias.  We stopped on our way in to eat at Grimaldi's Pizza in Old Town and then arrived at the Kierlan Westin Villas for a three-night stay.  On Monday, we attended the Dodger/Rangers game and on Tuesday, we watched the Padres play the Angles.  Our seats were right behind home plate, the weather was perfect, and the ballpark cuisine included wraps, hotdogs, peanuts, and pretzels.  After the game, a trip to the swimming pool and steam room was in order.  Later at night, we enjoyed recently released DVD movies on the television before turning in.  The trip home was highlighted by a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright house and corn beef sandwiches at Sherman's Deli in Palm Springs.