FRI SEP 21 Flagstaff to Sedona

We got a good start and after a short drive thru the gorgeous Black Oak Creek Canyon we arrived in Sedona
http://www.sedonawebcam.com/
about 11am. Our room wasn't ready at The Matterhorn .....so we took a free shuttle around the area and then back to the "uptown" area where our motel is located. We had lunch at a place called ORCHARDS; we shared a pretty good Monte Cristo with sweet potato french fries....they were great. We wandered around the shops; back to the motel to move our stuff into the room, with the splendid views of the red rock grandeur of Sedona after a bit of organizing we got into the car to drive around the area and to some of the vortexes. http://www.sedona-spiritual-vacations.com/
I don't know if I'm healed or smarter or whatever, but if at all possible, Opal's tongue seems to have gotten sharper.

We went up on a mesa where the airport is located to see the view of Sedona....on the way passing a vortex....the view, by the way, was spectacular! After several hours of back roads and seemingly endless red rock vistas, we arrived at a chapel built into the rocks, . . . on the way back back to town I wanted us to get out and see if we could spot some snakes or tarantula's . . . her response makes me wonder why we got married. So I decided a more sublime, indirect approach to an adventure would work better . . . so i explained how we can get some black light flashlights and go out at night and the scorpions will glow as they scamper across the desert floor. Modesty and morality dictate that I not repeat her response.

So, I suggested dinner - after checking several places we ended up at a place called HOG WILD BBQ.....we shared ribs,
potato salad, baked beans and some applesauce. The ribs rival any we have had anywhere.

Back to the shops, the indian stuff, mystical stuff, rugs, etc, etc, and rocks ......every time I see rocks I'm tempted to buy some for Glenn so he can add to his collection. Sedona is also known for its crystals and bronze castings of people, horses and whimsical creations.

Under the links on the left side of the blog, you can see additional pictures at the 2007 SW Webshots site...just click the link.