Sedona The City of Red Rrocks

Red Rocks of different shapes

                                                     This colorful universe is the creation of God.As we travel from one place to another the geography changes and with that colors also changes.The change is so gradual that it does not strike to our mind so much.But if we notice a sudden change that makes us  think  as to what must have  happened ?
I experienced it when I visited Sedona  a small city over one hundred and twenty miles north of  Phoenix Arizona.



While driving on highway 179 all of a sudden I could see red rocks standindg side by side of offwhite rocks,the color of the sand changes too.By the time one reaches to the intersection of 179 and 89A it is all red.


The reason I could guess was that  God must have lost his colorbox while painting and took another box with red in plenty.The scientific reason for this change is that red rocks are rich in iron .This  must have been because of some geological changes.

This is a popular tourist spot particularly during summer as the temp is always cooler by 25F than in Phoenix..
One can see rocks surrounding are up to 2000ft height.These rocks are of different shapes  These rocks give an orange red glow at    sunrise and sunset . As the city itself is at a certain height so there is no down town it is called as the main town or Uptown.

      This place has been a popular spot for hollywood movie makers because of it's unique natural beauty.
This is the venue for film festivals too.A one week international film festival screens all kinds of films.

Down town(uptown Sedona)

                                                The name Sedona was given after the name of a lady Sedona Schenbly who was the wife of then first postmaster posted in this city

Sedona Schenbly

The city is ready to welcome tourist by providing all sorts of facilities viz good restaurants ,shopping centers,art village etc.In an art village named "Tylaquepaque" one can see shops selling all kinds of art from sculpture,and glass work,painting and jewellery.This building is very beautiful with corridors with arches  and vine covered walls .Meaning of word Tlaquepaque is best of everything Nahuati Native Indian Language and it really has best of evrythingThis place is the significance  of what Sedona is.It was named after the colourfull  Mexican city.                                                                    

                                                                     Tlaquepaque
In the city at the souvenier shop clothes are available dyed from red sand as the sand is so rich in colour..
At the shop one can watch a video of dyeing of fabric using sand .
An efficient tour service to takes you up to a height of 2000 ft through rocks on a gravel   winding road  is an exciting experience.This tour is in an open jeep tour with an expert driver cum guide .During this trip you get to know the flora and fauna of the place.

Pink Jeep Tour