4.20.2011

Arizona 2011

Mid March I traveled to Arizona for the first time.  I had a more-than wonderful experience being able to spend about a week with my Aunt, Uncle and my cousins family.  My Aunt took me on some marvelous adventures and I was able to photograph some amazing new places. The pictures you see from Arizona our a combination of places that range anywhere from Scottsdale to Sedona; Jerome and even a few from the Flagstaff area.  My Aunt being my tour guide, allowed me to take the time to create a beautiful assortment of photographs that I now can share with the world.  Please take time to view and comment if you would like and I will be more than happy to respond.  
Thanks!
 Erica




The Mountain I woke up to every morning!




The uglier the cactus the more beautiful the flower.




The sights I got to see while walking with my Aunt in the early morning hours.




My first In-N-Out...after our morning walk!



Fountain Hills and if you look close Four Peaks is in the background.


Beautiful palm trees at Fountain Hills.


And some more..



Four Peaks


A little haze at Four Peaks


Sunset


One of my new favorite spots my Aunt showed me.


A beautiful mountain by Saguaro Lake.


To my left..


Saguaro Lake


Saguaro Lake at sunset with the moon peaking through


Saguaro Lake was absolutely gorgeous


A silhouette of the Mountain behind Saguaro Lake


Pinnacle Peak 
(My Aunt was able to show me where my cousin Kristi got married)


A beautiful walkway leading to the entrance of Pinnacle Peak


A trellis walkway at Pinnacle Peak


Palm Trees at a nearby mall


Greasewood Flats Barber Shop; I thought it was fitting.


The dance area aka the ho-down area of Greasewood Flats!


A Cactus and Palm Tree together in Carefree


A duck at a pond in a Mexican Restaurant.  

Boulder Rocks


These were so cool to see


Sunset Point at the top of Boulder Rocks


The view atop Boulder Rocks


The rain came through and the clouds opened up for a brief moment.


Perfect timing.


The Mountains are a little fuzzy..


On the road up to Flagstaff, Jerome, Sedona and Tlaquepaque 
(pronounced Tla-keh-pah-keh)


Montezuma's Castle Rock


Montezuma's Castle


Interesting wood on the tree's at Montezuma's Castle


It was a beautiful day with puffy clouds at Montezuma's Castle


We made it to Flagstaff!


Sanfrancisco Peaks


What a sight!


On the way to Sedona


Uh, didn't I just come from this in Chicago?


Wow.  The Red Rock was unbelievable.  


Ugh!


More Mountains at a rest area


A storm passing through atop Chapel Hill in Sedona, AZ


Red Rock at sunset in Sedona, AZ


And a little more..


Proof, I was there!!!


A junkyard in Jerome


Anyone wanna guess what this might be?


Jerome Post Office.  Pretty cool, eh?


Kierland Mall not far from my Aunt's house.  Gorgeous landscaping!


The pools and landscaping at the Renaissance


The grounds of Renaissance Scottsdale


The Palms of Scottsdale