UNTOLD STORIES---part 4--SEDONA SACRED SPACES

SHAMAN'S CAVE---DEVIL'S  BRIDGE----BUDDHA'S BEACH

Out there---about 9 miles from our campsite is a "Holy " place---Laurie knows the way--not a trip for the timid---as you will see.  From 89A southwest of Sedona--go North on FR525.  Just beyond the cattleguard turn left on the gravel road---go about 8 miles.

Till you see this.

Turn right-----Yeah it's rugged but doable---Laurie chose to walk this part.

Go to the end of the road and note this trail.  Follow it out to that hill---go around it clockwise.

Yes, its tricky and dangerous---if you fall, you will die---But hey---if it's your time---well....

You're almost there---carefully walk this narrow ledge

And Bingo---we are here---looking out this amazing natural window.

And this natural opening with a splendid view.

Laurie is much at home in  holy places---absorbing it's sacredness---

Remains of previous incense fires.

Laurie on the edge of things---scares me.

And on the Devil's  bridge---we hiked to another day.  Also a Sedona sacred spot.

As is this one----Oak Creek---beautiful

And  celebrated with thousands of rock cairns like these.

And these! A quaint and harmless way to participate---I made one myself.  I enjoy things like this----and shoe trees---invitations to join in---feel a part of something bigger. 

RANDY PHILOSOPHIZES:  I don't know if there really are "energy vortexes"---Holy places---will try to keep my mind open---enjoy the loveliness of Red rock country---respect the feelings of the million new age believers who come here for inspiration and connection.  Of all the religions, it may be the least harmful----and so many of my friends seem nourished by its practices that I give this one a mental "pass"---till I can come up with a better one.