Hello again!
Our stay in Phoenix was wonderful. Reconnecting with old friends - Sam, Fran, Steve, Heidi, and Dave of course! Sorry to leave but we will be back. More on that another time. One of the places we went to several times was Sycamore Creek. A beautiful canyon with a sream running through it, little waterfalls. Nice to have water in the desert. After a short hike farther up the canyon from the parking area, there is an area where the stream forms several small ( ice cold ) pools surrounded by large rock formations and straight up cliffs. This where we would often hang out for the afternoon enjoying the sun and chatting with some locals. With the temps climbing into the 80's it was the perfect spot for an afternoon.
Our stay in Phoenix was wonderful. Reconnecting with old friends - Sam, Fran, Steve, Heidi, and Dave of course! Sorry to leave but we will be back. More on that another time. One of the places we went to several times was Sycamore Creek. A beautiful canyon with a sream running through it, little waterfalls. Nice to have water in the desert. After a short hike farther up the canyon from the parking area, there is an area where the stream forms several small ( ice cold ) pools surrounded by large rock formations and straight up cliffs. This where we would often hang out for the afternoon enjoying the sun and chatting with some locals. With the temps climbing into the 80's it was the perfect spot for an afternoon.
Saturday mornings are Heidi's morning to sleep in so Steve took us to some nearby Indian rui
ns and some hiking. Thank you Steve...(pic of Steve at ruins on previous post!) He grew up in the area and is a wealth of info.
ns and some hiking. Thank you Steve...(pic of Steve at ruins on previous post!) He grew up in the area and is a wealth of info.If any one gets to downtown Phoenix, have a meal at a place called "Fez". Really good food!
Our last trip to Bisbee was with Dave this time. We took a tour of the old Copper Queen Mine. Very interesting. The museum is also a not to miss. It is in cahoots with the Smithsonian. Very well done. Of course Bisbee have a large collection of cars...
Our last trip to Bisbee was with Dave this time. We took a tour of the old Copper Queen Mine. Very interesting. The museum is also a not to miss. It is in cahoots with the Smithsonian. Very well done. Of course Bisbee have a large collection of cars...
After we left Phoenix we got as far as Cottonwood, which is just south of Sedona. Camped in the National Forest there as it is free. Friends from Phoenix called and happen to be in the area so we spent the day with them. Hit a few sights with Jerome being the most memorable. Another old mining town that the artists of the world have revived. A very cool place. Lots of climbing as the town is on the surrounding hills, much like Bisbee is. A definte must see if your in the area.
After bidding farewell to our friends, we headed back to Sedona to an RV park so we could have internet service as we are headed back to the desert tomorrow outside of Sedona. Sedona is a very nice and interesting town if you have lots of money to spend. Very different from when I was here back in '96. But the surrounding mountains of red rock are incredibly beautiful. It's no wonder this place is so popular.
We hope you are all doing well! Miss you!
Scott and johnney
After bidding farewell to our friends, we headed back to Sedona to an RV park so we could have internet service as we are headed back to the desert tomorrow outside of Sedona. Sedona is a very nice and interesting town if you have lots of money to spend. Very different from when I was here back in '96. But the surrounding mountains of red rock are incredibly beautiful. It's no wonder this place is so popular.
We hope you are all doing well! Miss you!
Scott and johnney
