Days 37 & 38

My whole life, I've seen pictures and films featuring the Grand Canyon. It would be breathtaking to see it in person, no doubt. But it was even more magnificent than I thought to sit near the edge of the south rim and watch the sun dip below the horizon, bathing the rocks in soft pink and lavender hues. It's the only time in my memory that a sunset has been deemed worthy of applause.

We tried to camp there, but the sites were full so we went back to Flagstaff and checked into a motel. The next day, we headed out to see the glorious Red Rocks of Sedona. It was love at first sight. Vibrant red and blue with tinges of green as far as the eye can see. It was also searingly hot, so we made our way to a little creek to cool off and eat lunch. The little cacti that lined the road were adorably prickly.