1. You must first learn to pronounce the city name, it is “FEE-NICKS.”
2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00 am to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00 pm. Friday’s rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On Loop 101, your speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is considered “Wussy.”
Many people think of Arizona as a dry, arid, sandy place. This is far from the truth. Arizona is actually quite verdant, especially in the spring, although there is a years-long drought going on.
Arizona has beautiful places like the Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, the red rocks of Sedona, and deserts filled in spring with blooming cacti and flowers on the desert floor. You’ll see wild horses, burros, and bighorn sheep in the mountains.
Watch this video for an idea of what it’s like in Arizona: