Sedona

We spent the day in Sedona, about 20 miles from where we are staying – what a beautiful area! We spent a few days there several years ago and took a hot air balloon ride so we just went for the day today. We tried out our new hiking poles on the “Fay Canyon” trail this morning and we  both liked them – they give you balance and stability and they really help when climbing up and down. The trail is about 3.5 miles with an off-shoot trail up to a natural arch in the rock. That climb was more difficult – narrow, steep and rocky but we did it! Hiking in the northeast is cooler and we usually saw a waterfall but this country has its own beauty and the good news is we didn’t see any snakes!
After our hike we drove up Oak Creek Canyon, found a nice picnic spot and enjoyed our lunch. Then I shopped around Sedona while Roger talked with Ben & Curtis about doing an annual inspection on his airplane!
An aside: Three people have contacted us within the week saying they were scammed by someone advertising Tobin Hill Townhome on Craigs List. Two of them actually sent money, via Western Union, and one of them just happened to see our legitimate ad on Vacation Rental by Owner before sending her money. We are so frustrated and angry – it seems to be the perfect crime. I finally posted my own ad on Craigs List, with 4 pictures, saying “we do not advertise our vacation rental, Tobin Hill Townhome, on Craigs list. If you see this description or these pictures don’t be scammed!” Don’t know if it will work but it’s worth a try! I’ll just have to renew it every 30 days. Probably, at best, it will send the crooks to another unsuspecting vacation home owner!