Day 9: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
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This morning we got up and checked out and drove out to the Canyon. We got there about 1030 and that was a good time as there weren’t as many tourists around from the big tour busses. We had decided that after spending 4 days hiking the Canyon we should check out the view from the top and see what 99% of the visitors to the Canyon see. David informed us that only 1% of the visitors to the park ever step foot on a trail, never mind hike it ;-). While it is very impressive from the top we both agree that nothing compares to actually being down in the Canyon and looking up at the majesty the Lord has created.
We checked out all the stores and got a few pictures of the Canyon from the rim, and one thing we did find amusing was the while down in the Canyon we had not seen any of the “larger” animals that are found in there. So while walking along the rim this afternoon Lana spotted some big horn sheep not far from the rim ;-)
- Tanya
After leaving the Canyon we headed towards Sedona. It seemed that the best way to get there was through Flagstaff. Well, we got “lost” in Flagstaff AGAIN!!! If you ever come to Flagstaff beware that the roads as they actually exist and the roads on the maps are VERY different! In addition to that…there are very few road signs and if they do exist they are usually in a spot that you cannot see them until you should have already turned. Anyway, we finally got directions from a person and were able to find our road, 89A south to Sedona. Once we found it, it was another BEAUTIFUL drive! Incredible scenery that the Lord has created out here! It is really indescribable!
We arrived in Sedona around the time that we had planned to and started looking for our lodging. We had made reservations at Sky View Lodge, which we found out is located next to the airport…and has an incredible view over Sedona. They made a few mistakes on our room, originally giving us a smoking room which we had to correct, as I had already been fighting a migraine today and did not want to risk sleeping in a room that smelled like smoke. Then when she gave us our non-smoking room…she accidentally gave us keys to a different room which cost more. Horror of horrors, that would be a great tragedy to let us stay in that room that is supposed to cost more, for a cheaper rate, I mean, the only difference was the fireplace and we might use that! ;-) So after try #3 we FINALLY were able to unpack our bags in our room. ;-)
We then met Steve Kramer, a friend from GCEMS who live in AZ now, for dinner at Oaxaca. It was good food and we had a great time chatting with him! It is always so good to see friends!
Then it was back to our lodge and sleeping time! ;-) We have an early morning planned, with a Pink Jeep off-roading tour scheduled for 0700.
- Lana
1555
This morning we got up and checked out and drove out to the Canyon. We got there about 1030 and that was a good time as there weren’t as many tourists around from the big tour busses. We had decided that after spending 4 days hiking the Canyon we should check out the view from the top and see what 99% of the visitors to the Canyon see. David informed us that only 1% of the visitors to the park ever step foot on a trail, never mind hike it ;-). While it is very impressive from the top we both agree that nothing compares to actually being down in the Canyon and looking up at the majesty the Lord has created.
We checked out all the stores and got a few pictures of the Canyon from the rim, and one thing we did find amusing was the while down in the Canyon we had not seen any of the “larger” animals that are found in there. So while walking along the rim this afternoon Lana spotted some big horn sheep not far from the rim ;-)
- Tanya
After leaving the Canyon we headed towards Sedona. It seemed that the best way to get there was through Flagstaff. Well, we got “lost” in Flagstaff AGAIN!!! If you ever come to Flagstaff beware that the roads as they actually exist and the roads on the maps are VERY different! In addition to that…there are very few road signs and if they do exist they are usually in a spot that you cannot see them until you should have already turned. Anyway, we finally got directions from a person and were able to find our road, 89A south to Sedona. Once we found it, it was another BEAUTIFUL drive! Incredible scenery that the Lord has created out here! It is really indescribable!
We arrived in Sedona around the time that we had planned to and started looking for our lodging. We had made reservations at Sky View Lodge, which we found out is located next to the airport…and has an incredible view over Sedona. They made a few mistakes on our room, originally giving us a smoking room which we had to correct, as I had already been fighting a migraine today and did not want to risk sleeping in a room that smelled like smoke. Then when she gave us our non-smoking room…she accidentally gave us keys to a different room which cost more. Horror of horrors, that would be a great tragedy to let us stay in that room that is supposed to cost more, for a cheaper rate, I mean, the only difference was the fireplace and we might use that! ;-) So after try #3 we FINALLY were able to unpack our bags in our room. ;-)
We then met Steve Kramer, a friend from GCEMS who live in AZ now, for dinner at Oaxaca. It was good food and we had a great time chatting with him! It is always so good to see friends!
Then it was back to our lodge and sleeping time! ;-) We have an early morning planned, with a Pink Jeep off-roading tour scheduled for 0700.
- Lana
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