A week of firsts

Recorded at the top of a very windy Shadow Mountain, it's been seven days of discovery in the desert, ranging from new culinary experiences to unusual animal accessories.

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Drive-thru hope

The midnight vaccine proves to be quite the experience, and it's hotting up in the valley and that includes some people's tempers...

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

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Clicking refresh for 36 hours

As the vaccine programme rolls out in Arizona, it's a mission to get hold of a jab.  Political responses to horrible tragedies shine a light on a very American problem.

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Fearless Warriors and Furious Lizards

As some of the family head south to learn about the history of Cochise, Sam is left (almost) home alone, locked in a battle of wits with a lizard.

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Spring on the mountain

Signs of spring appear in the desert and a conversation about British mealtimes confuses the locals.

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Cacti, grapefruit and snakes

A chance conversaton on a mountain sparks a history lesson about baseball in the USA.

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Out on the trails.

A hike away from the city, uncovers the rich history of a small patch of Arizona and there's tales of animal invasions, Arizona style!

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No more snow, but more snow dogs.

Another week in limbo,  filled with nothing more exciting than trips to buy a drill, is rescued by a new arrival to our household...

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Pensive in the desert

As another week flashes by with no real change in the world, it's hard not to think about what could have been and what may, or may not happen...

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

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Drugs! Guns! (And bottles of sherry)

An unseasonably warm February in Phoenix follows the snow of last month.  Plus, surprises at the chemists.

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

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