Where In The World Wednesday: Arizona

It's Where in the World Wednesday time again, brainchild of Classy in Philadelphia. If you want to take part, all you have to do is post a picture of someplace in the world, then visit the comments section later on Classy in Philadelphia's post to see who else is participating, and leave your link so that other participants can visit your blog too. Remember to use the WITWW button in your post.

Back in October 2008, B and I did a road trip through the Western United States of California, Nevada and Arizona.

It was a fabulous trip and I will eventually tell you all about it, but for today I am going to focus on Arizona. I was really awe struck by the spectacular scenery and seemingly neverending desert landscapes of this state.

On the road

Saguaro cacti

We stopped at Montezuma's Castle, which is built into the limestone cliffs above Beaver's Creek. Once home to the Sinagua people, the dwelling dates back to the 1100s.

Remains of Montezuma Castle

Then it was on to the magnificent red-rock country around Sedona....

Red rocks near Sedona

We took a jeep ride through the red-rock canyons....

We spent the night in Flagstaff, and were up early the next day for the drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.....what a magnificent sight!

 

South Rim of Grand Canyon

 

Baby tarantula in Grand Canyon National Park

Our day included a helicopter flight over the edge of the canyon....

View of the Canyon from the helicopter

We left the Grand Canyon in the late afternoon, heading for the bright lights of Las Vegas....but I will tell you about that another day.