A harrowing ride, a missing vent, but we are in Sodona

Where do I start, the weather is awful... the worst they have had in 14 years. Snow, rain, sleet, oh my. Even lousy weather can't take away the extraordinary beauty of the Red Rocks of Sodona. Gail and I did a bit of gallery hopping yesterday... more tomorrow. Gail made dinner and we got to see why they bought a house in Sedona. The house is lovely, but the lot is spectacular. They have privacy and a 36o degree view of the Red Rocks. Pecore and Gail spent today driving us to some of their favorite spots. This is high desert and it is so different than the low desert. There are many different types of trees, it is greener, and of course, cooler. The beautiful red color comes from iron, sand and calcium which together formed layers of earthy colors that are so breathtaking. The shapes are wonderful and look like their names: coffee pot, cathedral, snoopy, Madonna and child... We are staying an extra day; Gail and I will explore more shops, hopefully in the sun. Randy bowed out, not because he has no interest in galleries and crafty shops, but because he has some trailer maintenance to do. Since we have no idea where our vent cap became airborne, he will have to borrow a ladder and try to fabricate some sort of temporary replacement. I use the steady drip in the ceiling to refill the dog's water dish.

Randy got the furnace working and promised me we would not be asphyxiated. I told him it was so cold, I really didn't care, preferring death by carbon monoxide poisoning to hypothermia.

Our RV park is very nice. Each site has lovely trees and small plots of daffodils. (trying to ignore the snow) It is pricey but the location is great. If we make this trip again, I would like to explore the State Parks. (If they are still open) Arizona's budget cuts could result in the closing of half of their parks.

Good night from Sodona.