We have been mesmerized by the beauty of this area.
Bell Rock
The city is surrounded by red-rock monoliths named for distinctive objects their shapes resemble. We are staying at Bell Rock Inn. Other shapes are Cathedral Rock, Coffeepot, and Snoopy. This area rates as one of the country's most beautiful places. It is a photographer's paradise. I take pictures from the car which Doug calls, " Drive by Shootings." I take pictures along the scenic routes, outside of shops, inside shops, and from our resort. I keep shooting until my camera battery dies, then start again as soon as it is recharged.
I love it! I will post a few, but there are hundreds of pictures stored on my computer to show my family and friends when I return. I will use some of these for cards I make, and if I really get ambitious, I will use some for inspiration for a painting.
We spent this particular morning with our journey driving along Highway 179, then on 89A to Cottonwood, then after lunch we took Old 89 to Tuzigoot. The Tuzigoot were ancient farmers of the Verde Valley. We walked through the remnant of the original pueblo of the Southern Sinagua village built between 1000 and 1400.
But first, scenic photos of
Red Rock Country.
Bell Rock
Panorama of the area
Shopping area in Sedona
If you can't read the sign,
"Free Husband Parking Here...You're Welcome"
One of our quests for the day was to find the famous
Snoopy Rock
What do you think?
After a busy morning shopping and shooting photos...
We had lunch at...
With a name like like, we had to try it!
What an Odd Name?!?!
Yes, there really is a Barking Frog! The barking frog lives in outcrops and caves on the rocky slopes of Southeastern Arizona. About 3.75″ in length this toad-like frog has dark irregularly shaped spots or blotches. The barking frog is elusive and is usually located by their distinctive loud “barking” calls practiced only for two to three nights following the first heavy monsoon storm of the season. The idea to name this restaurant Barking Frog Grille® came from the owner’s brother, who had a very successful restaurant of the same name in Park City, Utah.
This restaurant came well recommended.
The salsa was great....I would like to duplicate it.
Here is one recipe I found originating in the Southwest,
Recipe of the Day
Salsa Fresca
Taken from
AUTHENTIC
SOUTHWESTERN
COOKING
by Lynn Nusom
Western National Parks Association
Doug ordered Crispy Pork Tacos.
Roasted pork flash fried to crispy, chorizo, salsa verde, flour tortillas.
I ordered the Signature Chopped Salad.
Chopped spinach and frisee, roasted chicken, grilled corn, toasted cous-cous, roasted tomatoes,
dried cranberries, grilled asparagus, bleu cheese and toasted pepitas
served with cilantro pesto buttermilk dressing on the side.
If you know me, I ordered all the cheese on the side and changed the dressing . I do not eat dairy.
But luckily, Doug does, and he is the recipient of all the cheese I order "on the side."
To make this recipe,
Take each ingredient listed, and prepare individually.
Chop the spinach and frisee. Cut up a roasted chicken into bite size pieces. Prepare cous-cous according to package directions. Roast cherry tomatoes in the oven. Grill asparagus stalks, then cut into small pieces. Arrange all the ingredients into rows on the salad place over the chopped spinach and frisee greens.
From left to right... Cous-cous, roasted tomatoes, grilled corn, chopped asparagus, dried cranberries,
roasted chicken and pepitas.
Top with bleu cheese and your favorite dressing.
If you know me, I ordered all the cheese on the side and changed the dressing . I do not eat dairy.
But luckily, Doug does, and he is the recipient of all the cheese I order "on the side."
To make this recipe,
Take each ingredient listed, and prepare individually.
Chop the spinach and frisee. Cut up a roasted chicken into bite size pieces. Prepare cous-cous according to package directions. Roast cherry tomatoes in the oven. Grill asparagus stalks, then cut into small pieces. Arrange all the ingredients into rows on the salad place over the chopped spinach and frisee greens.
From left to right... Cous-cous, roasted tomatoes, grilled corn, chopped asparagus, dried cranberries,
roasted chicken and pepitas.
Top with bleu cheese and your favorite dressing.
Views in the Barking Frog...
On to TUZIGOOT
Tuzigoot National Monument is located along the banks of the Verde River.
There was an ample supply of water and fertile ground
for the Southern Sinagua settlement to flourish.
This site was excavated and partially reconstructed by archaeologists in 1934.
for the Southern Sinagua settlement to flourish.
This site was excavated and partially reconstructed by archaeologists in 1934.
Some interesting facts from inside the tourist center.
Bones from hunting were used in the making of implements for every day use.
A turquoise pendant was worn as eardrops.
In Yavapai society, a great warrior would have his nasal septum
pierced to suspend a pendant.
Artifacts uncovered.
This was built around 1100 AD by the people of the Sinagua culture.
The original pueblo was two stories high in places,
with 87 ground-floor rooms.
Tuzigoot
is Apache for "Crooked Water"
Entry was by ladders through roof openings.
The village began as a small cluster of rooms inhabited by about 50 persons
for 100 years. In the 1200s the population doubled and then doubled again.
This village was built between 1000 and 1400.
It crowns the summit of a long ridge rising 120 feet above the Verde Valley.
(information taken from Park Service brochure at gift shop)
On the way back to our resort,
we stumbled upon a shop
Hippie Emporium
We had to take a look inside.
A throwback to the '60s.
Another great day in Arizona!
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