After a restful couple of days visiting Heather in Tucson, it was time to move on with the trip. We drove out of Tucson through Gates Pass and Saguaro National Park before driving up to Flagstaff.
This particular saguaro must be well over 100 years old -- they do not start growing "arms" until approximately 75 years.
A bit north of Phoenix we stopped at Montezuma's Castle, built into the side of a rocky cliff.
Next we took a scenic detour to see the red rocks of Sedona. We got caught in some "controlled traffic" to accommodate the street sweeper, which left time for some photo experimentation.
More red rocks of Sedona.
After passing through the city of Sedona, we drove on route 89A up over Wilson Mountain. The landscape changed drastically from the red rocks to a thickly wooded forest, complete with a much lower temperature and warnings about moose crossings!
Next stop: Grand Canyon!
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