SEDONA

March, 2019

Sedona was an easy drive, about 2 hours north of our campsite in Mesa.  Brian had heard that noon is perhaps the best time to take photographs in enclosed pocket canyons, but that the outdoor colors of nature are more dramatic at sunup and sundown, and that in Sedona the red sandstone mountains and hills take on a mystic orange glow at those 2 times of day.  We started out well before sunrise hoping to catch the colors at their peak.

Three weeks prior to our visit, the area had had a 3-foot snowfall, and some of the trails we wanted to hike were closed.  The run-off raised the water level of streams and rivers to a level making it unsafe for fording.  We found alternative trails and with the majesty of the mountains as a back drop completed a couple of terrific hikes.

All-in-all a very fine day indeed.  The day was a little cloudy for the promised orange glow, but the sights were spectacular nonetheless.  Enjoy the photographs.

Barbara and Brian

 

P.S. – Forgot to add to other posts that we did get to a Padres-Angels Spring training game in Peoria, AZ.  Brian had hoped to see Mike Trout and Albert Pujols play, but unfortunately no luck.  We went without tickets, and as we approached the box office, an older guy (yup – older than me) asked if we had tickets.  Why no, Brian replied.  He told us that he and his son were Spring training season ticket holders and couldn’t attend today’s game.  We scored tickets at face…nice!  As we said thanks he added that his son had totaled his truck last night but that he was fine.  Things can be replaced; people can’t Brian responded.  He nodded agreement and with a slight smile, we parted ways.