Highway 89A south of Flagstaff meanders through rolling ponderosa pine before falling dramatically into the Oak Creek Canyon ten miles north of Sedona. There is no time to prepare yourself for what you are going to see. The sudden view of the famous red rocks nearly caused me to drive off the road. As described by USA today some years ago, Sedona may be the most beautiful place in America.
Sedona is touristy for sure, but in a classy way - more like Aspen than Wisconsin Dells. And busy, very busy. Even on a Monday it was hard to find a parking spot both in town and at trail heads.
"Nuttier than a squirrel turd." That's how Seth the manager of the Flagstaff KOA rv park described the residents of Sedona AZ. New age spiritualism, healing crystals and energy vortexes are the rage here. Now that I think about it, I did have an odd feeling on Cathedral Rock. Kathleen and the kids will understand when I skip the Grand Canyon tomorrow to meet with spiritual advisor Carrie Konya.
We spent the day driving, flying, hiking and eating. The day ended with a hike up Cathedral rock in the golden light before sunset.
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| Cathedral Rock |
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| Oak Creek |
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| Canadian guy with shark tooth pendant and $9,500 bike makes moves on Kathleen |
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