Sam Walker's Desert Diaries

All Kinds of Wild

Even after two years in the Valley, it's another weeks of firsts, some exciting, some discomforting. Plus the wild side of desert weather blows into town.

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Terror in trunks!

Cooler temperatures mean daytime walks for the first time in months, but summer still holds a few dangers up its sleeve (or in its crotch).

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

Books, bills and extreme DIY

As August rolls around, so does the return to school and all the new rituals that entails.  Random cheques arrive and a nasty surprise whilst changing a light bulb.

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

No bears, more rain

Another week of monsoon weather in the valley puts everyone in a good mood. But a shortage of something you may never even use, puts summer fun in jeopardy for many families.

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

Staring at the Suns

With the sun out of town for the week, all focus has been on the Suns. Confused?  All will be explained. But the sometimes dreary skies have also reflected Sam's mood as another milestone passes.

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

Wild weather and love-lorn beetles

We return home from California to face monsoons and haboobs, as well as some gigantic beetles, with just one thing on their minds...

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

Road trippin' with the lizard and illegal dogs.

We take an impromptu road trip to the coast and discover disappearing beaches and an often overlooked American way of life.

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

A baseball cap full of ice.

As the heat ramps up, the tiniest exertions become huge challenges and a couple of comments make me ponder the reputations of "Brits Abroad"

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

New York: Old friends, new friends and all the food.

We enjoy family time in our favourite city, just as it springs back into life.

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert

Escaping the heat

We leave the 'historic megadrought" in Arizona behind and head to New York City.

For pictures, you can find me on instagram @samwalkerradio and on twitter @walkersam

Also on facebook.com/seeyouinthedesert