Our day started with a whisper and ended with a bang.
Today our plans included Montezuma’s Castle, Montezuma’s Well
and the V Bar V Ranch. Montezuma’s Castle is one of the largest and oldest cliff dwellings in the entire southwest. We took a very relaxing stroll to the ruins and spent some time with one of the rangers to ask some questions and gain some knowledge. The path took us next to the river and then led us back to the visitor’s center. While we were there, we spent some time in the museum looking
at artifacts, which were very interesting.
and the V Bar V Ranch. Montezuma’s Castle is one of the largest and oldest cliff dwellings in the entire southwest. We took a very relaxing stroll to the ruins and spent some time with one of the rangers to ask some questions and gain some knowledge. The path took us next to the river and then led us back to the visitor’s center. While we were there, we spent some time in the museum looking
at artifacts, which were very interesting.
From here we went in search of Montezuma’s Well. It wasn’t hard
to find and was staffed by a very pleasant ranger who willingly answered all of our questions with a smile. The well itself is actually a very large sinkhole that provided water to irrigate crops. The maze of hand dug channels that were built is quite impressive. The water leaves the well and flows under (or maybe” through” is a better word) the mountain and comes out on the opposite side and
flows into Beaver Creek. The water in the creek is so clear that you can clearly see the fish hanging out on the bottom. The water that flows out of the rock sparkles and glistens like jewels and sings with a happy gurgle as it rushes through the aqueduct. The serenity of this area was punctuated by the sound of
birds singing and the rustle of the last leaves of the season clinging to the largest sycamore trees that we had ever seen. After we finally tore ourselves away from this quiet area, we explored more of the area. We found out that the V Bar V Ranch would not be open until Friday, so we will try to get there on that day. We found Beaver Creek Campground that we intend to remember for future use since it is quite chilly for camping in a tent at this time of the year.
to find and was staffed by a very pleasant ranger who willingly answered all of our questions with a smile. The well itself is actually a very large sinkhole that provided water to irrigate crops. The maze of hand dug channels that were built is quite impressive. The water leaves the well and flows under (or maybe” through” is a better word) the mountain and comes out on the opposite side and
flows into Beaver Creek. The water in the creek is so clear that you can clearly see the fish hanging out on the bottom. The water that flows out of the rock sparkles and glistens like jewels and sings with a happy gurgle as it rushes through the aqueduct. The serenity of this area was punctuated by the sound of
birds singing and the rustle of the last leaves of the season clinging to the largest sycamore trees that we had ever seen. After we finally tore ourselves away from this quiet area, we explored more of the area. We found out that the V Bar V Ranch would not be open until Friday, so we will try to get there on that day. We found Beaver Creek Campground that we intend to remember for future use since it is quite chilly for camping in a tent at this time of the year.
We drove to the Ranger Station to get a map of the off-road areas with the intention of heading out for another trail ride. As we drove through Sedona, we passed a small shop that had singing bowls, drums, and flutes. Judy
asked if I wanted to stop and I told her, “No, I don’t think I do.” Just after
we passed it, I said, “You know, maybe I do want to check it out.” So, up the road, around the round-about, then down the road to the next round-about and then back to the shop. After parking the jeep, we realized that there was a sign on the door that said “Back in 10 minutes.” Since I don’t believe everything that I see, I went up to the door and checked. Sure enough, the door was locked. We decided to walk next door and look around until the shop owner returned. When we went into the shop, the conversation was about singing bowls and how sound and healing worked in conjunction with each other. Our talk then turned to drums. He had some drums in stock and I was able to play some of them. The tongue drum he had was very mice but seriously out of my price range. It had a very soothing sound and would be good for playing for meditation groups. We then discussed the “drum we had in the jeep”. After a few minutes, we were saying our farewells and Judy asked, “Would you like to see our drum?”Sadly, that thought hadn’t even crossed my mind, because the answer was, “Yes.” I brought Beverly inside, set her up and we began playing. As customers came into the shop, we simply handed them a beater and said, “Come join us.” And they did. We played, we talked, we shared experiences, we shed a few tears, we played some more, and then we played again. We met amazing, generous, loving people. 3 hours later, after many hugs between us all, we left the shop feeling that we have made new friends.
This is an awesome shop with a wonderful feeling of harmony that you can tangibly feel. If you ever visit Sedona, stop in and say hello at the Crystal and Sound Healing Center.
What a blessed day we have been given by our Great Creator.
asked if I wanted to stop and I told her, “No, I don’t think I do.” Just after
we passed it, I said, “You know, maybe I do want to check it out.” So, up the road, around the round-about, then down the road to the next round-about and then back to the shop. After parking the jeep, we realized that there was a sign on the door that said “Back in 10 minutes.” Since I don’t believe everything that I see, I went up to the door and checked. Sure enough, the door was locked. We decided to walk next door and look around until the shop owner returned. When we went into the shop, the conversation was about singing bowls and how sound and healing worked in conjunction with each other. Our talk then turned to drums. He had some drums in stock and I was able to play some of them. The tongue drum he had was very mice but seriously out of my price range. It had a very soothing sound and would be good for playing for meditation groups. We then discussed the “drum we had in the jeep”. After a few minutes, we were saying our farewells and Judy asked, “Would you like to see our drum?”Sadly, that thought hadn’t even crossed my mind, because the answer was, “Yes.” I brought Beverly inside, set her up and we began playing. As customers came into the shop, we simply handed them a beater and said, “Come join us.” And they did. We played, we talked, we shared experiences, we shed a few tears, we played some more, and then we played again. We met amazing, generous, loving people. 3 hours later, after many hugs between us all, we left the shop feeling that we have made new friends.
This is an awesome shop with a wonderful feeling of harmony that you can tangibly feel. If you ever visit Sedona, stop in and say hello at the Crystal and Sound Healing Center.
What a blessed day we have been given by our Great Creator.
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