One of my favorite things about living near this airport, which was formerly Williams Field AFB, is that it has some military jets that still grace the tarmac with their presence on a regular basis. The photo below is of the 4 resident Harriers that are usually parked close to a viewing area located a bit north of the main terminal. When these babies take off, you know it!
Another of my favorite "Gilbert Good Things" is the Riparian Preserve, which has been the subject of many of my blog posts. After viewing the planes at the airport, I drove over to the preserve for a walk. While walking the trails, I kept hearing what sounded like little pigs grunting and was bound and determined to find out what was making such an unusual noise. While rounding a corner, I spotted them -- a treeful of roosting Cormorants. I've seen lots of Cormorants, but have never heard them make this noise before. I guess when they are getting ready to roost for the night, they have their own little way of voicing their intentions (either that, or they're snoring). LOL!!
Saturday's weather brought beautiful sunny skies, so a trip to the Liberty Market restaurant was in order. Gilbert's Heritage Park is located just behind the market, so I snapped a photo of what my oldest daughter called a "Sneanky" when she was small. Of course, we all know this object to be a water tower, but for some silly reason, only known to a 2-year old, the water tower in my daughter's home town of Morgan Hill, which looks exactly like Gilbert's water tower, is our original beloved "Sneanky." So, anytime we see a water tower, whether it be at the corner of Higley and Williams Field, or the one at ASU East, they're all Sneankys to us. :)
If you haven't been to Liberty Market, you have got to go. The atmosphere combined with their great staff and delicious food, makes for a perfect way to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The next photo shows their Italian wood-fired oven. I haven't tried their pizza yet, but the next time I'm there, you can bet I will.
