We were in Phoenix participating in the Rich Dad, Poor Dad Conference. I thought, for some reason that Phoenix would be a dull small Southwestern little city. But I was wrong, so very wrong. I didn’t attend all the workshops scheduled, I never do when I’m in a city I haven’t visited before, so that I’m able to do a little sightseeing. I actually took a whole Saturday morning and afternoon away from the convention.

I could tell from the 14th floor of one of the Phoenix luxury hotels where I was staying that there were white tents being set-up in a parking structure not too far from the hotel. It was 6:30am, I just knew it had to be a farmers market. By the time I made it down there, around 7:30am, I found out I was right. This was the Downtown Phoenix Public Market that offers the locals and visitors a like, fresh local produce, hand-made artisan crafts, food and entertainment. I ended up staying at the market until it closed at noon. What a marvellous treasure. Who would’ve thought that Phoenix, in the middle of summer, have an open-air farmers market? I talked to most of the vendors and bought several crafts, I really liked this piece of healing art handmade: it was so unique and beautifully unusual. I would’ve bought local produce, but I had no where to keep it fresh or no means to cook it. I was truly surprised to find a sustainable market in 105 degree weather.

The night before, was what Phoenicians call First Friday. It’s an artwalk in downtown Phoenix that happens every first Friday of the month. This is where all the studio’s and galleries open their doors to the public. Most of the walk is all along Roosevelt. But what I enjoyed the most is the fringe artwalk. All the local artisans who don’t have studio’s or galleries along Roosevelt set up tables to sell their art. It felt like all of Phoenix was either participating or just enjoying the art. What a marvellous idea.

Well, it’s time to finally attend at least on Rich Dad, Poor Dad workshop. I’m so glad I was wrong about Phoenix.

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