June 1, 2010

SAFE AND SOUND IN SEDONA.

With mixed feelings today, Tuesday, we complete the Third Chapter, the motorcycle chapter, of our adventure. Our last day on the motorcycle a 225 mile drive from Kanab, Utah down to Sedona, Arizona traveling Route 89 all the way.

29 Days on the motorcycle 5058 miles traveled through 8 states visiting 15 National Parks, Forests and Historic Sites.

We left Kanab early, at 7:30, to try and avoid weather predicted high winds. It started out calm, and overcast about 48 degrees but after a couple of hours it did get warmer with sun and wind. After stopping in Page, AZ for breakfast, we started out again with gusting winds. We took another break in Cameron, continuing the ride into Flagstaff, we fought winds all the way. Lunch in Flagstaff then we took 89A through Oak Creek Canyon where the winds were a lot calmer, and a much more spectacular ride than the highway. It was just a grand ride through Oak Creek Canyon, which is so beautiful, and a relief to see the Red Rocks knowing we were now in Sedona. We will spend a few days here at my daughters, visiting, quality time with my grandson, resting, and being wined and dined by Michelle and Bill.

Stayed tuned we will be back on the road with the motorcycle in the trailer heading home, and on the blog, on Monday, June 7Th. to finish the final 4Th chapter.