Phoenix Rising

This giant statue is located next to a famous car wash that was used in the making of the tv series “Breaking Bad.” I have included some photos of the car wash.

Today is National Croissant Day!!
While the details are a little bit fuzzy, the legend of how the croissant came to be goes like this: in 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on the Central European city of Vienna, Austria. Although the Turks made several attempts to conquer the city by force, they were ultimately unsuccessful. 

Instead, they decided to employ underground tunnels for use in their battle. Since the bakers of Vienna worked in the basement storerooms of the city, they heard the sound of digging and alerted the city’s army so the siege could be thwarted. 

For their vigilance, the bakers received high honors and thanks for their assistance in outwitting the Turks. In celebration, they baked their bread in the shape of a crescent moon—the symbol of the Ottoman Empire. After the Turks were defeated, it became customary to serve morning coffee with the crescent-shaped pastry!