in the canyon and around Sedona

Our trip into the bottom of the canyon was long and arduous --too much driving--2 1/2 hrs highway driving and then 18 miles of teeth jarring dirt road dropping 4000ft--and  not much to see at the bottom other than the Colorado river.  We weren't even able to do any hiking up along the river in the canyon.  On the way there we did drive on Route 66--and passed through Radiator Springs--where the movie 'Cars' was made--that was neat. We certainly wouldn't advise anyone to do that trip.  Hindsite is wonderful--we should have stayed up at the Canyon overnight and then hiked down into it ourselves.  Yesterday, Tues, we hiked up Cathedral Rock here in Sedona( I was very proud of myself!!!)--and today we did a jeep tour to see the 7 pools and a huge sink hole.  Lots and lots of hiking trails around--unfortunately for us it is to rain for the next couple of days---but good for them here--as it is very dry.

Getting feet in the Colorado river--Canyon bottom

 

                                     At the top of Cathedral rock

                                    View from the top

Neil--being a dare devil