I HEART THE 51 Freeway. Mind you I'm not a regular freeway user as my abode and my job are a few blocks apart. So it's somewhat of a novelty and not a daunting task. However today I had to get to N. Scottsdale and I hopped on the 51, top down on the Spyder, temps in the 70s, piercing blue sky above with whimsical whispy clouds, my fave 70s CD blaring and I even parted my hair down the middle and feathered it. Truly a tribute to all things 70s. As you head north on the 51 you are embraced by the mountains on both sides. Light traffic and a kinda heavy foot, put me in NoScot in no time. When I headed home, going south on the 51 as you crest the freeway at Northern Ave. I get one of my favorite urban views ever! A perfectly framed skyline from the Central corridor to downtown. Palm trees, church steeples and high priced homes dotting the landscape. But, it's the perfect weather and warm yet crisp wind blowing through my hair that made me smile from ear to ear. Now it's not quite the same exhiliration as the PCH from Malibu to Carmel...but then again, I don't live in Malibu do I? But it's really not a bad way to just be by yourself and appreciate our urban landsape and it's sometimes harmonious blend with mother nature.