January 12 and 13, 2023
More of Sedona, AZ.
We ate breakfast at Casa Sedona Restaurant- Carina's choice. I was pleasantly surprised that it was in a small hotel/inn. We were welcomed with a warm fireplace and a quiet setting. Breakfast was delicious, and the service was great. I could do this again and again.
We decided to do a short hike in Fay Canyon, it was only one mile in and one mile out. Pretty smooth and easy. But when you got to the end, there were rocks that you could scramble up. This is part of the challenge and fun of hiking in Sedona. There are so many rocks that you can climb up on. Carina loved this part. I did too cause it's a physical and mental challenge. And when you get to "the top" or as far as you'd like to go, you are rewarded with breathtaking views. I feel small in a space like this and continue to be in awe of earth and God's beauty.
The naturalist suggested that we visit a heritage site and it was something I was interested in. So we drove our dinky car down 8 miles of unpaved roads. I felt like Indiana Jones driving and bumping on the path. I was so worried about blowing a tire out. I'm not sure AAA comes out here. Thank goodness nothing happened. Note to self- if I come to Sedona again, rent a 4WD or something more sturdy!
We saw some petroglyphs on the rocks and couldn't quite make out the meaning.
Some pictures looked like salamanders. It was an adventure just getting to and leaving this spot. I wonder what travels were like for the indigenous people who lived and traveled through this space.
The naturalist suggested the Aerie Trail area to us. So many different hikes and trails.
On our hike, we looked out into the valley with lots of greenery. So, so pretty.
And of course, the red rocks everywhere you turned.
We walked on mountain bike trails and were amazed that people could ride on these paths. Definitely black diamond level. I was inspired for a quick second to do something like this. But nah, I'm too scared.
I love Carina's outfit. She matched the sand and rocks. So cute.
I want to come back to Sedona. There are so many trails still to be walked. Some day soon, I hope.
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