16th November, 2016. Scottsdale AZ and Jeanette's Birthday.

We woke early to a beautiful sunrise and Peter and Ken walked about 3.5 km around their gated community whilst Jeanette checked her emails and opened her birthday cards. 

Following this we had an enjoyable breakfast, talked incessantly, and also began discussions as to their cruise visit to Melbourne in early 2017 on Oceania Sirius, where we will act as their tour guides. 

Following breakfast at the "General Store" Restaurant on Pinnacle Point road, we then separated with a Ken going go golf at Desert Ranch golf course with Greg and Mary,, where we enjoyed a terrific round of golf on a lovely desert course.  Ken shot 88 off the stick with 47 front nine and played much better with 41 on back nine.  Greg and Mary are very good company, play ok golf and were also excellent playing partners on a picturesque course in near perfect conditions. The course is a mix of challenges and can be very tight in places. Good fun was had by all.

Jeanette and Peter went to Walmart and did some shopping.  Jeanette did find several items.

Ken was dropped off at 4.30pm, he set and talked over a beer before showering and changing for dinner tonight at one of their favourite restaurants "Arrivaderrchi" a splendid Italian restaurant. 

Before departing we climb the circular external staircase to see photos of the wonderful pink and purple sunset with over the Sonoran desert.  Just spectacular in every way and a little better result than the disappointment of last night at the Fairmont, Pinnacle Point. 

Following a celebratory drink, we departed and drove to the restaurant where we enjoyed an excellent meal with wonderful white wine being a Sav Blanc from Napa.  At the conclusion John, the Mater de came out with a birthday cake, we all sang happy birthday and enjoyed a great evening.  Upon our return there were Birthday messages.

Jeanette has enjoyed her very special birthday and we were pleased to celebrate with good friends, who made it a most enjoyable and memorable occasion.