Arizona – Scottsdale
Scottsdale is not far from Phoenix. It has several large shopping centers and has a small city, as was common in the founding days of the Wild West.
We have rented a room in the Phoenician, a large hotel just outside of Scottsdale. As is almost customary here, the hotel has two beautiful 18-hole golf courses of its own. The hotel complex is modern and of course has the famous American luxury. Here everything is a little bigger, higher, more pompous and more beautiful than elsewhere. Even the approach is reminiscent of that of a train station, of course with porter and limousine service. For a few days we want to treat ourselves to this luxury.
The dimensions of the lobby and reception hall stand up to any comparison with Cologne Cathedral. There are various restaurants in the house, all of which have top cuisine. The rooms are, like everything in America, huge. First, we explore the historic old town of Scottsdale. You might think that the age of the Wild West has returned here.
The historic houses have been perfectly preserved in their condition and some have also been rebuilt. Here you will find saloons, restaurants and small shops where you can buy everything about art and kitsch.
