Michelle and I got back from Sedona, AZ late Monday night after a nice weekend away with our friends Jan and Mike. We drove from Los Angeles to Sedona by way of the 40 and stayed at a great little hotel called the Sedona Rouge. The rooms were very nice and we enjoyed our time there. We ate at a restaurant on Saturday night called Dahl and DiLuca. The food was amazing. What wasn't amazing was the attitude and dismissiveness of the Matre'D, the 45 minute wait with a reservation, or how crowded said wait was. I felt like I was in the way no matter where I was standing. I wouldn't have minded the wait if I wasn't told repeatedly that we would be seated in "just one minute" for over 40 minutes. I also wouldn't have minded if the guy had not been so dismissive. They did try and make us happy by giving us complimentary hors'doeuvres. There were local musicians doing a jazz set while we were eating which made for nice atmosphere.
We made our way to both Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock while driving around looking at different properties in the area, dreaming about being able to afford something there some day. Red Rock Crossing is one of our favorite spots in Sedona. It's a nice little area where Oak Creek flows in front of Cathedral Rock. Jan and Mike also enjoyed the area and Jan snapped this photo of Michelle and I.
On our way back on Monday we drove by the Grand Canyon for lunch. Michelle talked the local sheriff out of a speeding ticket I should have received. The guy was real nice and gave me a warning since it was our anniversary. I didn't get to finish the book I was reading, but all and all it was a great weekend.
