A beautiful hike.... then snow.

As I write this we are driving to the Grand Canyon and it is snowing/sleeting. Let's not talk about that.  Below is a picture from the car before it started sleeting when there was a touch of blue sky. 

Yesterday we had a delicious breakfast of cinnamon rolls and quiche at our B+B then went for a 7 mile hike around the Red Rocks. It was warm and very sunny (but not too hot) and believe it or not I didn't get a sunburn! Overall a very enjoyable experience with the exception of THE SNAKE WE RAN INTO. Brandon named him Big Butt but I'm not even sure snakes have butts? I got a great pic of him/her which I will share with you once we get home. 

See below for a panorama shot of Red Rocks. 

For dinner we drove north of Sedona and went to Garland's Lodge. The food wasn't amazing but the scenery and company were delightful. 

This morning after breakfast we packed and set out north and promptly ran into a snowstorm which hopefully will be replaced with sun and 80 degree weather
by the time we reach the canyon. We made a pit stop at the delightful Flagstaff airport to use the bathroom. 

Just got passed by a motorcycle gang. I'm sure they had a much more idyllic picture in mind when they planned their Grand Canyon motorcycle ride than this sleet!

Also, also just saw some pronghorn antelope on the side of the road!  Guess that makes up for seeing the snake- about breaking even on my wildlife goals.