Wikipedia says Tlaquepaque means "place above clay land". For our birthdays, Debi and I went to Sedona. Arizona. We stayed in a lovely little place called the Sky Ranch Lodge - named because it is next to the airport. Now, with Sedona being a hub for one Cessna 172, this was no trouble. The hotel was 'rustic' without 24 hour room service. Not that this is a deal breaker. The thin walls and blairing television at 6:30am Sunday, however, was. Not to worry, we were troopers and got through that ordeal with grace and style.
We mostly watched television, ate, and drove extensively all over that part of the world. Which is gorgeous. Jerome was probably the highlight. We went to the old ghost town there, we ate in Clarksdale, or Clarksville, or Clarkstown at Su Casa - voted best in Clarksbury for two years running. I don't think they have voted for 2006 yet, but I'll cast my vote. It was the best restaruant in which I have ever eaten in Clarkshollow. Such a treat.
We went over to Tuzigoot. Not much to report but I had to work in the word Tuzigoot. As much fun to say as it is to visit.
On our way out of town we visited the guard shack of the Enchantment. Why didn't we go farther? Because Wilford Brimley/Jayson Rhobards at the guard shack took his job seriously. Debi says the only reason he was kinda nice to us was because I made him laugh. We were refused enterance but were given brochures. Check out their website. Our money was not good there anyway. Tennis and Spas and stuff.
Our parting meal was at L'auberge. We all know that the apostrophe (') stands for something. This one, for example, stands for ($). We went for Sunday brunch. I was worried that we would have to pay the $17.95 I expected but Debi was worth it. Saturday's breakfast was Egg McMuffins® so we saved up a little cash for Sunday. After we sat down next to Oak Creek, watched the bubbles rise out of the Champagne flutes on neighboring tables, and saw the menu, we realized we were in for a little more than that. Prime rib, eggs benedict, shrimp, lobster, crab, couscous, an omlet bar, waffles, french toast, vegitables, and a dessert table feature 10-12 different confections, etc. We overheard the waiter tell a guest that the meal was all-inclusive at just $38 per person. Oh, wait, let me restate that -- $$$$$$38 per person. Great food and great atmosphere. Our white trash was showing a little as we ate.
What a great trip we had. Special thanks to Debi. She was AWESOME. I love her and tried to show her a good time there. I think she was generally pleased with the trip. I think next time we will be a little more conventional.
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