13 churches and 3 bars

Somewhat of a horrendous weekend. Slew of rather unfortunate events that would be a bit more comical now if not for the dents in our bank accounts.

Headed down to flag on Saturday…Jesse bought a bike and we picked one up for our boss.

Down to Sedona. Bit of a tourist trap that one. Felt like Disney world of the southwest. Did get to the brewery where they had live music…Pretty secluded (located in a truck depot pretty much).

Up to Shnebly hill for some dispersed (free) camping. Never slept on the roof of a truck before…

Woke up for sunrise then headed for breakfast and then back to Flag. Almost bought a dog. Did however buy a good deal of groceries

Checked out Lee’s Ferry where they launch all the river trips. Talked to some river folk.

Went to leave and truck wouldn’t start. Went to Page to get it fixed. Nothing open on a Sunday (guess that’s what happens in a city with 13 churches and 3 bars). Rode bikes down to that dam…ya know, that dam that’s blocking the river upstream from the canyon.

Took some nice pictures though. Trespassed with the bikes to have dinner by the lake that used to be a canyon (Do I sound bitter? I guess Monkey Wrench Gang will do that to you).

Chilled with PBRs in the Visitor Center parking lot and talked with a fire fighter from the Coconino forest that hails from south Jersey.

Stole the fisheye lens and had some fun at horseshoe bend. Rode the bikes out to kill some time while waiting for truck repairs

Me at Horseshoe Bend..Cool view but rather hot there. Got back to our bikes to find Jesse had a flat tire. Luckily were able to snag a ride from a tour leader dude. Found his other tire was flat later on...Funny

PBRs and cream cheese and bread at a scenic viewpoint in our touristy garb. Look like we could be on a tropical beech somewhere no?

Did a search and rescue yesterday. Had to carry a litter halfway down to bright angel point and back up with a man who busted his shoulder and knee slipping off a ledge. Pretty exciting. Prepping all day so I wasn’t in uniform…SAR in jeans and a flowery hippy shirt but damn I looked good.