Oooh, I'm in envy! We went to the GC in May 2006 and had an amazing time. Also did the drive from Flagstaff to Sedona, which was breathtaking (and yes, very scary to imagine riding -- curvy and not very wide). We stayed in Sedona for two nights, and I just couldn't believe the red-rock views right out our Best Western hotel window! Did lots of hiking. I fell head-over-heals in love with the southwest.

I completely know what you mean about the dry heat. I liked it SO much better than our humid heat here in NC. We'd be hiking in the 90s and not even sweating! How awesome!

I do hope you'll post some of your photos -- I'd love to see them and reminisce!

Glad you had a great time!

Emily