Sedona

After the drive through the canyon, we headed through the forested valley north of Sedona and then into the little town itself.  Sedona is known for it's vortexes.. but I have no idea what that is.  All we knew was that after being wet and cold, we were heading to a hotel room in the little town.  It was a good break.. out of the tents and into a bed was great.  And the sun came out.  

I had been to Sedona years ago as well.  But, I was uncomfortable there.. it felt sad and lonely, and I thought perhaps it was just me.  I had been away from my family for a while and was missing them.  But I was going home.. the feelings didn't really fit with the excitement I felt about seeing my family again.  And then this time it happened again.. a feeling of sorrow, loneliness.. These feelings don't really feel as though they were coming from me: they seemed to be rising up from the ground itself.  It was a weird feeling, especially when surrounded by such amazing beauty! 



They say that the town is full of vortexes.. and they amplify what you are feeling.. but I truly wonder if there aren't places in the world where the earth itself releases it's sorrow.  I felt this way in Machu Picchu.. and at times at Ayers Rock.. It was nice to have Paul along this time, as she commented on how sad the place felt.  "It feels as though the earth itself is crying" she said.  

As beautiful as it was, we headed just south to Cottonwood to camp.  
Paula.. palm down, healing the earth.
Cottonworth is about twenty miles south of Sedona.  It has an old part, which is trendy and cute, and the newer portion where you find the larger shops, malls and grocery stores.  It is much more 'real' than Sedona which is so very touristy and expensive.  And high on the hill, as you continue along highway 89A, is Jerome.  This is the cutest little place, perched precariously on the side of a steep hill.  There we saw a fence lined with lovely bra's and the sign "Support Hilary!".. There was the Haunted Hamburger shop.. old cars and run down little knick knack shops..

Paula is back painting.. she has found her creative muse.  I have been swimming, reading, and even blogging again.  We are very good customers of a local Mexican restaurant called Pete's..Life is good.. I think we have found our happy place!  

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kimley said…
Great to see you blogging again. Keep them coming. Xx
October 12, 2016 at 1:05 PM
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