A Delicious Walk in Goodyear for a Good Year

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Goodyearis a city in Arizona, and 2 weeks ago, I went on a delicious walk in Goodyear for a good year of 2023. :blue_heart: :green_heart:

Here was the recipe for my day.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Alarm clock
  • 1 Large cup of coffee
  • 1 Handful of Google Maps
  • 2 Dollops of appetite
  • Optional: 1 Dash of pensive thoughts

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Steps:

  1. Set the alarm clock for 5:00 a.m., because wouldn’t it be nice to get a head start. Marinate in your tangle of blankets until the alarm rings.

  2. Change your mind. Insert additional time by pressing snooze for 15 minutes. Repeat until you have achieved your desired stage of awakeness.

  3. Pour your sleepy self into your car or transportation of choice.

  4. Turn on Google Maps, and choose your destination. Sprinkle in other destinations along the way.

~I wanted to see Estrella Star Tower in Goodyear. I also mapped out a park that I could revisit and a plaza nearby.

  1. Add one large cup of coffee to boost energy. Drive to a local cafe or a gas station that is on the way to your destination. Decorate your coffee with a generous scoop of sugar and cream.

~I found a coffee shop (called Cafe Bebida) that I could park at before I visited the tower. I took photos and a video of the exterior. While waiting in line, I took photos and a video of the interior ambience and food.

  1. Follow the sidewalk to Estrella Star Tower. As the winter morning is still chilly, warm your body by standing for a bit in a sunny spot

~I chose to walk, in case there were any other spots along the way to visit and add photos to.

  1. Continue up the twisting steps. Scatter in breaks to take photos and videos.

~I was entranced by the bird’s eye view of the broad streets and the mountains in the horizon, along with the babbling (albeit artificial) stream. I took a video of the steps of the tower along with that view.

  1. Stir in a visit to another nearby spot- Estrella Mountain Regional Park. While there, optionally, place a dash of pensive thoughts while hiking.

~I nostalgically remembered the rodeo arena seating that I used to sit at after my hike, so I drove to the far end of the park. It was sadly no longer there, so I added that new information to my review.

  1. Roll over to Food City, located in Avondale Plaza. Scoop up 1 dollop of appetite and bring it with you. If no hot food is available, substitute with snacks.

~My stomach was rumbling. I took photos of the store and one video. Then, I rushed over to the deli to see if they had tacos. They closed early for the day, so I bought a bag of nuts to snack on.

  1. Toss in some photos of nearby stores in the plaza, as you walk back to your car.

  2. Crumple over your phone and get distracted in the rabbit hole of Youtube while you snack.

  3. Cool off with a dessert on the way home, and infuse with your second dollop of appetite.

~I visited Antojitos LindaMar and got their apple dish (manzana preparada) to-go. I couldn’t wait to dig in.

  1. Mix in photos of the place and food. Layer with photos of nearby stores on the way to back to your car.

  2. Simmer in traffic caused by construction. Hurriedly, taste a sample of your to-go order while at the red light.

  3. Return home. Upload all photos and videos. Top off your day by writing the reviews of places you’ve visited.

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Hi @AZ_2021 i really like your unique style of writing. Nice post. I will also try the delicious walk sometime :grinning:

Keep Guiding!

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Mi piace questa ricetta! Senza doversi alzare alla prima sveglia che suona, senza qualcuno che ti dice cosa sia meglio fare… solo il desiderio di fare una bella passeggiata, riempire la pancia di cose buone e alla sera riordinare la giornata sorridendo mentre sistemi le foto e pensi quanto sia stata bella questa giornata e cercare di ricordare tutti i dettagli per scrivere le recensioni :clap: :clap: @AZ_2021 Conosco la sensazione… almeno una volta al mese bisognerebbe cucinarla questa deliziosa ricetta!! :smile: :wink:

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Thank you my kind friend @AnithaM

Love to hear from you. :two_hearts:

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Thank you @PattyBlack You are too kind to take time to read and share your thoughts. I like how we are alike. :two_hearts:

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the way you have written this post made this post very much interesting, really appreciable @AZ_2021 . you are good content writer :slightly_smiling_face: I was enjoying reading this post

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Love it girl @AZ_2021 keep these coming they are fun.

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Aw @Prince_Kumar

You are always so supportive and kind. Love to read your comments- they always brighten my day. :two_hearts:

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You are too kind my friend @TerryPG

:heart:

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Hey @AZ_2021

Wow, I’m in love with your writing style. The words are sprinkled with happiness and classic choice making it an amazing recipe :wink: :wink: :wink: I too had a virtual tour reading your post. Thanks for sharing it with us here. Kudos and take care :+1: :+1: :+1:

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Thank you my friend @MayuriKubal

You are too kind and love your vivid comment.
:two_hearts:

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Hello @AZ_2021 , I love the pace of your day, it’s not mine. I always run and wake up early despite being retired. Thanks for sharing the post.

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Thank you @DENIT33 for your kind support.

Wow, I love to see that you start your day off with a run. That sounds like a great and healthy way to kick off your day and get that early boost of energy. :two_hearts:

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