Window on Cherry Pie Lane

Friday, July 22 – just a quick check in. No photos as my computer is buried deep in our stash from IKEA. I had lists from Billie, Tiffany and Walter and the store had everything except for plastic children’s flat wear. Nice drive to Idaho Falls this afternoon and then takeout from Famous Dave’s. We had such a great time at the Grand Canyon and then on to Page. I finally got to shoot that sacred place when there were sun beams. They were exquisite for sure. I will be posting some shots as soon as I get home. Heading home tomorrow and then off to do a workshop for the state fair. Debbie and I will be judging cards and scrap booking next week too. Thelma and Louise have had an excellent adventure and never did meet up with Brad Pitt.

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Sat, July 30 – Thelma and Louise headed up to the Airport Vortex today. Also observed West Sedona from the Airport lookout. What a gorgeous sight as the rain clouds moved in. What rains we had this afternoon. It just poured and poured. This is monsoon season in Sedona. Had a fantastic lunch at Heartline Cafe; Chicken Piccata and Chicken Salad with Apple Pie for dessert. Yum! Heading for home tomorrow via the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon with a stop at IKEA.

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Friday, July 29 – We made a last decision trip to Jerome today after Tuzigoot. I am terrified of the road to the old mining town. I survived the trip up. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Haunted Hamburger and had a fabulous dessert too; a mile high chocolate cake and coconut cream pie. Here are a few shots. Not the best place for shooting though, as the windows are way too bright. You can’t see the whipped cream texture at all.  Oh, well, you get the idea. Nice day and Thelma and Louise survived another day.

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Thursday, July 28 – Today our adventure took us to Tuzigoot, a ruins right outside of Cottonwood and a short distance from Sedona. It was hot, around 101 and the lighting was not good, but a fun trip, never the less. Here are a few shots from the ruins.

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Wednesday, July 27 – This vine grows up the house and is perfect for backlighting early in the morning. Seems to do well in the Arizona heat. First shot is with the G11, second is with the 5DM2 and 180mm macro.

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Tuesday, July 26 – We also have Cattails growing in the Koi Ponds in the backyard. You would think I was down at our pond at home, except for the noisy bullfrogs. I did get a quick glimpse and shot of one yesterday.

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Monday, July 25 – The Sinagua Indians used this cliff of Petroglyphs as an Equinox and Solstice Calendar. We stayed long enough to watch how this works when the sun beams hit the wall from the overlying rocks.  They would plan their planting and harvest around this calendar.

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Sunday, July 24 – Here are the closeups of the petroglyphs we saw at V-V. Very nice exibit and the ranger told us there are lots more yet in the area not open to the public. This is the largest collection  in number of carvings  in Arizona.

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Saturday, July 23 – Debbie and I visited V-V ranch where the closest Petroglyphs to Sedona are.  Here are some overall shots of the more than 1020 drawings. Closeups to follow.

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Friday, July 22 – Took this at the Church of the Holy Cross right above that ‘humongous’ house. This is such a gorgeous place and a must see when you are here. It was designed by a protege of Frank Lloyd Wright and is built right into the red rocks. Becca took a similar shot when we were here last year. It is a wonderful place for photos.

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