"Merry Christmas & Happy New Year"

Wishing everyone everywhere a very "Merry Christmas" from sunny Arizona!  Lots of sun here in Cottonwood, however northern AZ just received an early Christmas present of a whole lot of snow.  Elevation here in AZ. determines if it will be rain or snow.  Almost all of northern AZ. received snow above 5000'.  Elevation here is 3200'.  Happy to be here.  Be good to each other and God bless.

Red Rock Country

 

Magnificent countryside near Sedona, AZ.  Picture perfect isn't it?!  This road will take us straight to Sedona.  The red rocks of  Sedona were formed  by a layer of sandstone rock known as the Schnebly Hill Formation.  The Red Rocks form a breathtaking back drop for everything from spiritual pursuits to many, many hiking and mountain biking trails.  Can you imagine waking up to this and bright sunshine each and every day?  No wonder we love it here so much!  

Chapel of the Holy Cross

Completed in 1956 this chapel appears to rise 250 degrees out of a thousand foot red rock formation characteristic of Sedona.  The sunset strikes the chapel from the front naturally lighting the chapel in the evening.

Rock Springs, AZ

Stopped here for lunch on our way back from Phoenix.  Quite a popular little spot for a rest, some good food, and to buy something interesting if you like. Take notice of the chili peppers drying on a line in the far left back ground.  Most of the food is cooked with chili peppers in this area.  Cactus jelly as it reads on the sign has quite a unique taste.  Takes a lot of sugar to make it!