Another post I'm copying from FB. So if you've already read it there, you don't need to read this again.
We are definitely feeling better 48 hours after the accident! I was able to do a hike from our timeshare around the Sedona airport and back. I decided today that this is my favorite hike in Sedona for many reasons. First of all, I can walk out my door and do the hike. Second, there’s a good amount of elevation gain, which I love. And third, I get a view of the whole valley as I walk around the airport. There are clear shots of many of the major landmarks in the area.
In the meantime, Jon and Lois went to the Oak Creek vineyards and the Sedona Base Camp brewery. Lois continues to be pretty sore, but she can manage it with over-the-counter pain meds. So we continue to be grateful.
I tried to find a geocache I looked for two years ago and couldn't find. Non-geocachers might not understand these comments: I looked at recent logs and got some very good tips on what to look for. But I never could find the "silver bison tube" in the bush. I probably spent ten minutes looking. It just confirmed that I pretty much hate bison tubes in trees and bushes. Like looking for a needle in a haystack.
First of many beautiful views. This is towards the beginning of the hike, looking north. When I'm hiking, my eyes are on the trail. When I look up and see the view, it's always breathtaking. I kept wanting to take pictures, but I realized pictures don't change very much as I hike.
Same view a little further down the trail.
The first view as I crested the ridge hiking up the hill.
This was the start of the views from the south side of the airport. The three major landmarks are Cathedral Rock, Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock. You can figure out which one is which from the shapes.
Those same three landmarks from a different spot. Actually, as I look, there is a fourth landmark here. I'm not sure what it is...remind me, someone.
The view from the east side.
A little further along the trail.
Now looking north.
Heading back down the trail, still looking north.
This is more north-northwest.
There was quite a bit of ice on the trail. Even though the temp was in the forties, in the shade, water was frozen. I was glad for my poles, and doubly kept my eyes on the trail.
This gives you some idea of the hike route.
The summary.
Jon and Lois's "small" cheese board at Oak Creek Vineyard. Made a great lunch for two people.
Samplers at the vineyard.
Again, we are so grateful we are doing well. More adventures tomorrow.
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