May 26, 2022. Sedona

 We have been told about the beauty of Sedona, also about the road to get there’ from Prescott. It goes over Mingis Mountain. At first it goes up and encounters curves normal to crossing a mountain. The road to Sedona is known for its switchbacks, and Mingis mountain tops all others. It seems like even the switchbacks have switchbacks.

We plan to meet Beidler cousin Dennis Glanzer and his wife Judy Apache in Sedona. Dennis and Judy are both attorneys representing native Americans, especially regarding land disputes. We had interesting conversation learning about the intersection of American civil law and native American traditions, which they have been on the cutting edge at times.

The beauty of Sedona is difficult to describe. The town is surrounded by huge red rocky hills. Dennis took us to various points of interest, some that he has wanted to visit but seldom had time to stop.

The road to Flagstaff descends through Oak Canyon and rises again by a series of switchbacks and up and down hills until the road levels and continues towards Flagstaff and dinner.