3 August 2018
I drove on the 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona. This drive is through beautiful mountains with lots of switchbacks as the road runs from an elevation of 8000 feet down to 4000 feet.
This drive is one of the top 10 scenic drives of the USA and it again gave me the Wow factor.
Sedona is a town with very wealthy retired people but is a very popular tourist spot. TheCoconino National Foresthas mouintains, buttes,green trees including firs and willows, red rock, streams for fishing and many camping grounds which were mostly full. With all these people the town did not feel touristy.
I had a personal tour guide who drove me to some of the must see spots.
Courthouse Butte
This house is just below the Chapel of the Holy Cross and is owned by a Romanian doctor. I found this blog which has a little of the history of the house.
The last walk I coped with in the 38C/100F heat was to the top of Airport Mesa.
Enjoyed one of the best caesar salads in this country at the The Tavern Grille Cottonwood.
I am staying at a lovely inexpensive hotel with this amazing view from the pool and from every room. The View Motel Cottonwood
I discovered live rock music was on in a dive bar called Kactus Kate’s Saloon. Looking up Google for the above link, I realised I had been talking to the bar’s namesake and owner, Katherine Woods. It is a very laid back bar with good music and a pool table with friendly locals.
Driving back from Kactus Kate’s Saloon, I heeded my cousin Adrian’s words “if you see a skunk, don’t hit it with your car, don’t chase it on foot. Go in the opposite direction because you can’t get the stench out of your car or clothes”. When one scampered in front of my car I was so tempted to get out to try and get a photo but reluctantly decided not to. I have seen a skunk now but still NO BEAR!!
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