Sedona Arizona

The red rocks of Sedona in Arizona were incredible.

Our timeshare units overlooked the rocks in the distance.

The hot tub we used was in a beautiful setting of trees.

Gloria enjoyed the pool near our unit where we spent a week in April.

We explored the area, admiring the rocks as we drove.

Up in the mountains was the Chapel of the Holy Cross in a unique setting.

You park below and walk up a twisting walkway to the chapel where it overlooks the valley below.

In the town of Sedona, there are many art galleries to explore.

The trees were in flower so it was lovely to walk around town.

There were even cute statues to admire and smile about.

And of course, lots of places to shop.  This Hillside Centre was very picturesque.

It also had a great cafe overlooking the red rocks where we enjoyed lunch.

Another area, called Tlaquepaque, was built in a Spanish style with shops and restaurants.

It had many courtyards, fountains and galleries to explore.

Nearby, on the creek, was a wonderful outdoor restaurant, L'Auberge de Sedona.

We had a wonderful luncheon there right beside the babbling creek.

We heard about a train ride in the second largest canyon of Arizona; the first being the Grand Canyon.

So we had to try it out to see the Verde Valley that was accessible only by train.

The first class cars provided comfortable seating and a meal for the 4 hour trip.

We also had access to open cars so that we could admire the scenery and take photos.

The scenery was indeed beautiful with red rocks and green trees.  We even went through tunnels.

The river that ran beside the train, deep in the canyon, made a contrast with the spring leaves.

Another day we took a private wine tour to visit 4 Arizona wineries.

We were driven in a stretch limo and felt like celebrities.

Each winery had a tasting room where we had a chance to taste their offerings.  They were surprisingly good for vines that grow in the desert- well watered by nearby streams.

By one of those streams, our driver provided us with a picnic.

So we ended our week in Sedona on a fine note.