Sedona Rocks and Canyons

Map of Sedona

When we decided to stay in Sedona for two nights, we really needed a relaxing non-travel day, and Labor Day was a good time to visit the hills around the city. We did the upper and lower Red Rock loops, as well as the beautiful grounds of the Chapel of the Holy Cross.

Chapel of the Holy Cross

It was too hot to walk up to the chapel on the hill, though many were doing so, and a long line of vehicles discouraged us from inching our way up the hill. In a gutsy move, Bob turned around the Traverse without going off the road and we abandoned our spot in the queue. We also visited the airport again and enjoyed the spectacular views in daylight.

The highlight of my day was the opportunity to help a cyclist on the road, who had just begun a very long walk toward town because of a flat tire. We moved around the stuff in our vehicle and got her bike into the car, since we both decided that she wasn't part of some gang out to rob us. Turns out she's a former participant in extreme sports, like the Eco Challenge. We delivered her to her door in West Sedona and headed for the car wash, where Bob spent $5.00 for 10 full minutes of a deluxe car wash, including a good wax. We have the cleanest looking car in this dusty area.

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Threat of a Storm

This afternoon we rested for a little in our cool, comfortable room and hit the pool, where we were the only swimmers for most of the time we were there. I love an empty pool so I was in heaven for an hour or so.

We heard thunder earlier, but the threat of a storm seems to have passed.