Here 2/3rds of the motley crew wait for our flight to Phoenix
Sedona takes your breath away no matter what direction you look and in January there is not a soul on the back country trails
Christine on the Red Rocks
This is the Secret Knowledge of Water shot- for those of you interested see my book recommendations and read Craig Childs Secret Knowledge of Water it is a classic
John Merkle moving smartly on the trail
No trip so close to the Grand Canyon is complete without actually going. We spent a great day at the South Rim. Got John to hike about a 1/2 mile down
The canyon changes minute by minute depending on the light of day. Every moment here is amazing.
Moving deeper into the canyon on South Kaibab trail
Christine and I ventured a little further down. The pull of the Colorado River is strong... I will have to come back and get all the way down soon.
wildlife watching is a favorite pastime outside. Here a very pretty "blue bird" sings in a tree
Down and up posing with an "unreal" backdrop
We spent a day in Flagstaff as well. We visited Mt Humphreys, the highest point in Arizona. On this January day a very busy sky destination. I have never been to a sky slope before.
Mt Humphrey and Doyle Peak (right of Humphrey) and Freemont Peak ( left of Humphrey) from the West side of Flagstaff in Sunset Crater N.M.
John on trail in Sunset Crater N.M. near Sunset Crater Volcanoe
A view of the Painted Desert and Hopi Reservation land from Sunset Crater N.M. scenic road
Mt Humphrey and its brothers from Wupakti National Monument
More of Mt Humphrey from the desert floor
Wupakti National Monument ruins. John gave us a history lesson as we toured the site
More ruins
Further west is Meteor Crater and amazing site caused by a car sized meteorite.
A nice museum and viewing area, although privately run and fee based to get in. Today we made it with about 15 minutes to spare before closing
Great views across the desert from the crater site.
Trip Recommendations-
Hotel
Best Western Sedona- best view from top of the hill.
Restaurants-
Judy's- Ribs can't be beat
Dahl and DaLuca- Just about the best food on the planet- veal and fettuccine
Cowboy Club- snake as a appetizer!
