Spending the winter in Sedona has been a blessing with the warm sun and gorgeous views. Last year the temperature was perfect for golf, hiking and walking . . . and, in my case, working on my novels. I’m not a great hiker so my work gave me an excuse not to participate. I’m one of those who enjoys the easy trails. And I mean easy.
But this year has been different. Some lovely warm days and a few that were a little more nippy. This amazing winter sky is what we saw from our deck. Bell rock and Courthouse rock (in the photo) glow with red in the sunlight. To the left we can also see Castle rock. I’ve actually hiked around the two mammoth rocks in this photo - 4-1/2 miles on a trail they call easy to medium. . .and that’s why I say again, “Give me easy.” It was a challenge.
Staying here this year especially — even with the colder weather at times — beats the Michigan ice and snow along with very low temperature. One unpleasant moment actually came to us two days ago following one of the bad Michigan storms from our burglar alarm company, telling us the police where on the way to our house since the burglar alarm had gone off. Naturally we waited in panic for the bad news, but finally heard that the wind had literally pulled open a storm door and gusted open the door to the house. Our neighbor called and said all was well. We’re so grateful they keep on eye on things for us. Thanks to the alarm company and the police. too.
Though the view above is beautiful, we woke to a surprise a few mornings ago when the view looked very different. In this photo (same view) you notice the red rocks behind the snow covered pines are hidden in the fog and gray sky. We’ve never been here 
to see the landscape covered in snow, and though it meant no golf or hiking, the peace and awesomeness of the snow-covered mesas and buttes are amazing.
If you’ve never visited Sedona, I hope you can see it one day and enjoy the amazing beauty. The town is filled with so much to do from the hiking , I mentioned, to jeep rides, hot air balloons over the red rocks, Indian ruins withpetroglyphs and pictographs, unique shopping experiences and some truly great restaurants. We even enjoy staying home, sitting on the deck which in this photo is snow covered, but most of the time is pleasant and warm. We watch the birds flutter through the shrubs and enjoy the food we leave for them, and we duck from the hummingbirds, like little flying motors, that come to the nectar-filled feeder.
Take it from me, put this lovely place on your bucket list. You won’t be sorry.
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It’s wonderful you got to winter in Sedona again. We live in Southern New Mexico, which has a similar climate and just love it. Blessings.
Sounds like a great place to live, Susan. Thanks for dropping a note, and by doing so, your name will be in my next drawing for a free autographed novel at the end of the month. Blessings.
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Well, I’ll try this again. I just finished writing a comment and hit the wrong button by mistake, and lost the entire thing. GRrrrr I love my laptop but sometimes it drives me nuts when I type. So, I came into the living room and got on my desktop computer. (I’m using this comment writing as writing practice! I need all the practice I can get!)
I want to share my experience with you and your readers. I had the fortunate experience to visit Arizona back in late June of 1976. Yeah, it’s been a longggggggg time! I went on a mission trip with my church youth group. We went to a town/community north of Flagstaff. I think it was Winslow. We endured many hardships, such a outdoor toiletry, sand storm, changes in temps, and language barriers. We were on a Navajo Indian reservation. Some of them spoke English though. I was taught how to sing “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” (1st verse)in Navajo. Believe it or not, I can still do it. LOL We had an awesome week and begged not to go home. We taught VBS in the mornings and had revival services at night. The scenery was also spectacular. I, like you, left the canyon hiking for the others. I can’t handle heights. I’m not sure where Sedona is located in Arizona compared to Winslow (north of state). This is one of my life’s experiences that I’ll never forget.God really blessed me and I”m so thankful!
May God Bless,
Vickie Berryhill