To further round Tammy's National Monument experience, she and I visited a couple more. This is Montezuma Castle; a cliff dwelling that you are no longer allowed to climb up to but view from below.
I call this "camo tree"
Our final National Monument was Tuzigoot; a hilltop dwelling with a series of rooms inhabited 800 years ago.
Tammy really wanted to go shooting in a gallery. I watched from the lobby.
Peak season is September and October. With monsoon rains it is very green and colors pop.
Our final destination together is Sedona, AZ. I wanted Tammy to get the awe inspiring experience of driving into the Red Rock area from the co-pilots seat.
Although we had been to Sedona several times, the most recent being just 6 months ago, we have never stayed at the RV park in the city. We are right in the middle of the action and walked to Tlequepaque and the Uptown area. You wouldn't know it but the RV park is at the lower part of this picture where you can see some grass planted under the trees. The houses on the hillside blend in. They have ordinances to not cut down any trees and the house colors are restricted to blend in with the red rock.
This was our RV site called Hilltop. The cicadas were very loud during the day. Ahh, nature!
This is sunrise view from our bedroom.
The grassy area as seen from across the street is at the bottom of the photo. Oak Creek runs behind the park between us and Uptown Sedona.
RV Parks have quiet hours but we thought the 10pm lights out rule at our park was unusual. We learned that Sedona is one of eight cities world wide to receive the coveted International Dark Sky Community designation. This allows for spectacular star gazing in the area.
Although the water looks green it was clear. The color must be the reflection from the trees.
Our must see every time we come to Sedona is the Chapel of the Holy Cross. It is a Frank Lloyd Wright design and built into the hillside. I think the Pope would not be disappointed if he visited. It is simple yet speaks volumes.
The most wonderful part of staying at the RV Park in the city is that you just walk up the driveway and onto amazing hiking trails.
This tarantula moved right onto Tim's path.
We walked across the street to Tlaquepaque which has amazing architecture and galleries that although closed early in the evening, were open for people to walk through the hallways at any time.
On our final night together Tammy treated us to a great meal at Elote's.
The view, food, and company were amazing. Love you Tambones. You were an excellent guest and you are welcome to share in our adventures again.
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