Mesmerizing the Mountains of Sedona
I always thought that in order to see the most beautiful places on the planet, one would have to travel far away from home. That mindset changed in March 2020 when Paulina and I did a road trip through Arizona, Nevada, and California. For Paulina, that might have meant traveling very far away. But for me, these breathtaking destinations were just around the block.
Paulina and I had not seen each other since our last trip to Madrid, Spain. We wanted to see each other again and decided to do a road trip starting from my hometown in Tucson, Arizona.
We spent the first few nights in Tucson, Arizona to allow Paulina to adapt herself from jet lag. By the third day, we were on our way to Sedona, Arizona.
Arrival to Sedona
I never visited Sedona before because I always told myself that I could visit anytime. But when Paulina told me she was coming, I created the most thought-out itinerary to make sure we would have an amazing time here.
In approximately four hours, we arrived at some of the most astonishing mountains we had ever seen. Sedona was cloudy and a little wet from a previous rain; however, that did not stop the mountains from radiating an incredible orange-red color.
Since we were tired and hungry from the long drive we decided to try out a high-rated restaurant named Salt Rock. The restaurant had excellent service and spectacular views of the mountains but was a bit pricy.
As soon as we finished, we headed to the Airbnb rental apartment that we got at a low price. The apartment owners manage to keep the price low because the property’s patio is shared with two other homes. That was not a problem though because the homes were still fairly separated from each other.
Devil’s Bridge
The next day, after eating a breakfast burrito at Cafe Pot Restaurant, we went hiking a popular trail, known as “Devil’s Bridge”, leading to a phenomenal natural-made bridge.
When we arrived at the trail’s starting point, we realized that we had a problem. Paulina brought neither hiking shoes nor a rain jacket. The funny thing is that it was not her fault because I told her she did not need to bring those things because “This is Arizona and it’s always sunny here”. To solve this problem,I gave her my rain jacket. She still had to walk in the mud with her brand-new white shoes… that… I could not do much about.
Devil’s bridge hike is 4.2 miles long and it took us several hours to complete it. There were other people hiking the trail as well, but we did not find it to be a problem since it was never heavily crowded. We also did not find the hike to be challenging, just a little annoying trying to avoid the muddiest areas.
I would recommend people to be careful and not forget to bring water, even if it is cold. Paulina said she was not going to need any water and ended up drinking half of my water bottle. Also, be aware that the trail has some slim and slippery rocky steps that people need to go through to make it to the end.
Devil’s bridge offers a breathtaking view of the wilderness. The bridge itself is wide enough to walk comfortably on it, but it is still important to be careful. Once you arrive, you may have to wait in line to take a picture on the bridge.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross
Later that evening, after taking a lunch break, we visited The Chapel of the Holy Cross. The chapel is absolutely worth visiting. It has a beautiful gigantic cross in the front, which can be seen from many areas in Sedona. From the outside, it offers a majestic view of Cathedral Rock. From the inside, it delivers a spiritual and calm vibe.
Tlaquepaque
Final thoughts
Sedona is a beautiful and relaxing place that anyone should be able to enjoy, especially people who like doing outdoor activities. While we only spent two nights here, I suggest spending more time because there is so much to explore.
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