About two hours drive from Phoenix is the small town on Sedona nestled between spectacular mountain and rock formations. The mountains are famous for their different colours (including red due to the presence of iron oxides) and jagged contours.
In the Hollywood era when western films were popular, many of these films were shot in the area around Sedona.
Perched in the rock face is Montezuma's Castle. The castle dates to the 1000 CE and was built by the Sinagua culture who built 40 similar structures in the area. The castle is 5 storeys tall, has 20 rooms and covers 325 sqm.
In the valley below are rivers and ponds and giant Arizona Sycamore trees with their beautiful foliage, white trunks and characteristic bark markings.
The small town of Jerome was infamous for brothels and bars in the 19th Century. Now the town has been taken over by hippies who are renovating the old brothels and bars and turning the town into an artist colony.
This is a famous brothel call the House of Joy; now a tourist gift shop.
Madam Piggy sits outside the front door in all her refinery vetoing prospective clients.
No guys this is not a real spider. Just another trick in the lead up to Halloween.
Oak Creek is a beautiful forested valley with a river that is used for swimming and quiet reflection. Camping is also popular in the area.
More pictures taken around Oak Creek.
In one of the towns in the valley, the locals teach their children how to "walk the tight rope".
Perched between outcrops is the Church of the Holy Cross which was designed and built by one of Frank Lloyd Wrights students. The style reflects that of the master.
Views of the entrance and interior of the church.
A serpertine sloping walkway winds around the hill and leads up to the church.
Views from the church
For more information about the church, click here.
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