Sam Walker's Desert Diaries

Children of the corn and funny shaped cake.

It's ramping up to Halloween in the Valley, which of course means pig races, getting lost in fields and appreciative zombies.

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Marauding cowboys and the wrong kind of pie.

A big week in history, both personally and for the city. Plus we discover the connection between  cowboys and tarantulas.

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The Arizona Big 8

We go on holiday up the road and spend a few days in the desert in the company of the Arizona Big 8...  

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Adventures in a different desert

A weekend in the hot mess of lights, music, drinks and people that is Las Vegas leads to a surprising outcome in the casino.

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Terror underneath the towels and too many dogs

The week brings unwanted animals of many species...Plus, the two things America is great at, that you don't get anywhere else.

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Saloon nights in inappropriate footwear

Cooler breezes, saloon nights and exciting news about flights!

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Not Messin' with Texas

A visit to the most independent of all the states reveals surprising signs of British influence!

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Giving first aid to a chicken

A late-night meeting with one of the locals causes some concern. Plus lessons in protecting pets from the desert wildlife.

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Castles, corn and curiosities

We take a trip to the centre of Arizona and make quite the discovery...

Plus, an EXCLUSIVE teaser for my brand new podcast American Vigilante, launching September 13.

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Trimmin' trees and talkin' funny

Two visitors to the house provide vital services we never needed before and whilst talking to a man called Dr Randy, something strange happens in my mouth...

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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 m…

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...

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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.

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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"

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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.

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Escaping the heat

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

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