Photo by G N Bassett.

Arizona has a monsoon season. It’s nothing like the monsoons of India or the Asian continent. We get downpours but they aren’t typically torrential (although they do cause major flooding and the dry creek beds fill quickly, catching people off-guard and stranded in the middle of 5 foot high floods, waiting to be rescued by helicopters).

Today’s rain is beautiful. I was walking across campus a few minutes ago and it reminded me of Scotland and Hawaii.

Two totally different places, you’re saying. I know. I understand. They do seem different…until you look closely.




Photo by It’sGreg.

Both are inhabited by people who were overtaken by the closest strong nation. Both are fiercely loyal to their rich histories and to what makes them unique. Both are beautifully green with these lovely misty rains that cover the land from sea to sky. Both were run by Kings. Both still full of beautiful cultures and some of the nicest people I’ve ever met.

Lovely rolling hills with steep mountains. Amazing seas. Beautiful music. Gorgeous people.

Hawaii and Scotland