Sedona

The Red Rocks of Sedona, AZ were another highlight of our trip. Upon entering the town, we pulled into the Sedona Motel where the owner, Bill, quickly gave us the lowdown on the trails, vortexes, great eats, tourist traps, and more.

Sedona Motel

It’s one of the cheapest places in town, but smack dab in the middle of everything. Oh, and it faces Snoopy Rock.

Energy Vortexes

Throughout Sedona, there are several energy Vortexes that draw a lot of tourists. To me, it’s just a bunch of bull, but they are fun to check out regardless due to beauty they encompass.

The vortexes in Sedona are swirling centers of subtle energy coming out from the surface of the earth. The vortex energy is not exactly electricity or magnetism, although it does leave a slight measurable residual magnetism in the places where it is strongest.

Sunset near the Airport Vortex.

Cathedral Rock Trail

The highlight of Sedona was the hike up Cathedral Rock Trail, which was a short but steep 1.5 hike with an amazing view at the end.

Melissa hikes up Cathedral Rock Trail.

View from atop Cathedral Rock Trail.

Trail perimeters.

Atop Cathedral Rock Trail.

Perfect weather…Low 80s…Small breeze…Clear skies.

Melissa climbs Cathedral Rock Trail.

Atop Cathedral Rock Trail.

Chapel Of The Holy Cross

A small chapel built in the rocks!

Looking down from the Chapel, you see this wealthy family’s home.

Aliens

Sedona also has its fair share of aliens coming to visit, such as this dude.

Overall

If you are an art collector, Sedona is loaded with galleries in the Main Street area where most of the tourists roam around — kind’ve like an upscale boardwalk section with no amusement rides. Sedona exudes wealth wherever you go. There are a bunch of mini shopping plazas, such as Tlaquepaque, that are fun to just walk through and be in awe of the architecture and sculptures.

The town is loaded with great eats, and there are many options for vegetarians. Melissa was in heaven with this. But the town seems to be void of a nightlife. We roamed around the town at 10:00 pm and many places that served alcohol were already closed.

Sedona is an odd mix, ideal for the adventurous hiker or the art collector that doesn’t want to get out of high heels. The tourism industry there is very irritating though. They will hound you to take you on a helicopter ride or try to get you to sign on with a time share or take you on a town tour in their pink jeeps. Just ignore ‘em.