Dorothy's diary 26th May

Red rocks at Sedona

Tuesday 26th May

We are on the road again by 9.00a.m. We have a very long drive today. Through the desert, across the Colorado river and into Arizona. In places the road is so long and straight we can’t see the end of it. I take a turn at driving as it is very straight and I don’t have to navigate through towns.

We arrive in Flagstaff at 5.30p.m and check in to our next hotel, another Hampton, very comfortable and spacious.

Wednesday 27^th May

A visit to the visitor centre gives us an idea of what we can do. We have a wander around downtown for a while and then go back to the hotel. It is a good time to ring family, so we have a good talk with Rachel, Megan, Peter and also Richard.

We then set off for a 50mile trip to Sedona. The road is very steep and winding, varying from 7000ft down to 3000ft. This is where the red mountains are. Again it is very warm.

When we arrive back in Flagstaff it is a bit cooler. We visit a supermarket to buy provisions for tomorrow. We are going to the Grand Canyon and it is expected to be 71’F / 40’C