I once considered retiring to northern Arizona, to the Sedona or Flagstaff areas, and even dragged my wife out there in 2003 to “look around.” I drove out to the region while she flew into Phoenix, and unfortunately, we picked one of the hottest summers on record. In fact, large wildfires were raging in the hills above both Phoenix and Tucson, so I suppose any chances of retirement to Arizona were dashed before she deplaned. But we thoroughly enjoyed our little jaunt around Arizona and Utah (taking in the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Canyon de Chelly, and numerous important archeological sites). These are photographs taken around the Sedona area, in particular Red Rock State Park. It certainly is a beautiful, even spiritual, place.
The appropriately named Red Rock State Park
Say hello to my little friend
A typical juniper tree in the high desert
The agave plant
Though tempted, I did not cultivate any flowers to make some tequila
Beautiful flowers!
A drunk hummingbird
Views in Red Rock State Park
Just outside the city of Sedona
