Sedona airport for breakfast

[scottcolbath]

I needed some "Helmet Time". I've been riding less lately, for reasons I can not understand or explain. All I know is I needed to get out on one of my bikes.

The weapon of choice today.



I made my way through the high country ranches I've passed a thousand times and arrive in Prescott. I'm greeted by this.......Steampunk meeds biodiesel?



I blow through Prescott. It's only 8:00 in the morning. I figured I'd see what is happening in Jerome when I get there. Here is what I find.



What's funny is that I tried to get a shot of the car alone, before the old dude came out of the post office, but some dude got in the way of the shot, so I stopped. The dude was Maynard James Keenan. He was going in the post office as the old dude was coming out. Maynard's wine shop is only a couple doors down from where I got that shot.

Maynard also owns another store in Jerome I have yet to visit.



From Jerome, it's down the hill to Clarkdale, Az. A cool little town. They have an historic district with some very cool old homes, which are all restored and well maintained.





I love this old building. I'd like to use it as a backdrop for a shoot of a car or something.



Off to Sedona's airport for breakfast at the Mesa Grill. It's a new building since I was there last. They have gone somewhat upscale. Nice place and the food was decent.
Oh, and there's a "Hundred Dollar Burger" on the menu, which I found humorous.  



Ricotta pancakes. Not bad.



After that, I basically backtracked my way home with a stop for gas and the lookout on Yarnell Hill.



Overall, a nice ride. 250+ miles. Cool temps and no cops. The asphalt on highway 89 over Mingus mountain is in great shape and made for some great railing in both directions.

S.C.

[phxtoad]

Nice 'Busa, Scott.  Great shots.  You hit all our favorite towns.  I'd love to make that trip on my SV, but she's kinda old and a bit cantankerous.  Not sure I'd ever run her that long at highway speeds.  Ohh but the twisties on 89...  I loved that stretch back when I had my Bandit 1200S.  Thanks for the post...

Todd