~An Arizona Ramada~

~At Sunset~

In the southwestern United States,
a ramada is a temporary or permanent shelter
with a roof but no walls, as in a patio.
Ramadas have traditionally been constructed with branches
or bushes by native Americans living in the region.
However, the term today is also applied
to permanent concrete, wooden, or steel structures
used to shelter people from the sun.
Very important in Tucson, Arizona!
This is a steel constructed ramada,
very durable and made to last.
The air flows through the sides and roof,
which helps with the cooling effect.
But the trade off is you still get a bit of sun.
Still a lot cooler than standing in the 100°+ sunshine.


Thanks for spending time
under the ramada with me!