Phase 2 of Havasupai

If you are confused-- scroll down to my previous post for Part One of our trip.  This is from the afternoon of Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

The morning was so hot, but by the time we actually got to swimming that afternoon it was quite cloudy and very chilly in the water.  Luckily this was the coolest day of the whole trip.  We spent a short time swimming at Havasu Falls and then ventured over to Mooney Falls. 

-Havasu Falls-

Freezing and trying to not get pushed around by the wind from the waterfall

-Mooney Falls--  Looks similar to Havasu Falls but twice as high!! 

awww

I heart red rock!

Looking over Mooney Falls --at least a 200 foot drop

This is what it looks like under the greenery around the falls. The water contains lime which creates the turquoise water and when it runs over the rock it forms these crazy formations.  This is a spot where the waterfall use to cover. We thought it looked like a a chocolate river solidified on it's way down. It was pretty cool looking!

Blake and Chantel next to Mooney Falls

"Descend at your own risk"--- must be scary creatures lurking beyond... oh wait. That's just Luke

Starting to see why it says to descend at your own risk! It's getting steep

Wet, steep limestone = need for chains and ladders!

Whew! We made it! We made the trek down to the bottom of Mooney Falls and back up a total of 3 or 4 times during the week. It was definitely a scary descent if you are afraid of heights! After the first few times, it got a lot easier.

This was my (Mary's) favorite of all the falls.  See where Spencer is walking? It gets gradually deeper until you are about thigh to waist deep but you can stand just mere yards away from the base of this majestic waterfall.  I loved standing there with the wind and mist pelting my face, just staring up--taking in all of God's handiwork.  It truly was a moving experience for me. I only wish I could have taken my camera up in there with me to show the view point I'm talking about.  Maybe it was the force of the wind, maybe not. But it left me breathless. 

The End of Part two-  

Memorial Day and Part 1 of Havasupai Trip

Catch up time!
Memorial Day-  Fun at the ol' cabin in Scofield.  The girls had a blast playing and playing and playing and we had a bon fire and spent time with our loved ones.

And to not forget that Memorial Day is far more than just getting together with family and having a barbecue--- I love and miss you dearly Vittoria, Grandma Theressa, Grandpa Garth, and Grandma Della & Grandpa James whom I did not get to know in this life.  You are ALL in my heart and thoughts often. Until we meet again...

Then bright and early on Memorial Day, Luke and I left for a trip with some friends. Our girls stayed at the cabin with Grandma and Grandpa Frandsen and then spent some time in Price and eventually in Castle Dale with Grandpa and Grandma Peacock.

Havasupai trip-- Part 1

Day one: Travel. From Scofield to Spanish Fork to meet the group. SF through St. George and Las Vegas to Supai, Arizona.

We crossed the Hoover Dam (never go across that on Memorial Day again if it can be avoided!) We drove on Route 66 :) and we listened to Harry Potter all the way. In our car were Luke and I and Spencer and James Anderson.  In the other car were Blake and Chantel Merrell, Meshell Nelson and Laura Thompson. 

At 7 pm we started our hike.  From the top at the parking lot down to the bottom of the mountain is about 1.5 miles. Then down a river bed mostly for another 6 miles.  

Day Two:

We camped over night before journeying the remainder of the way to the Supai Tribe's (Native American) Village to get our permits.   2more  miles to the camp ground.  - Total =10 miles. 

We set up camp and then spent the afternoon playing in Havasu Falls and the Evening in Mooney Falls.

Where we camped for the night

To the Village! 

Outside the village store: Blake, Chantel, James, Spencer

No Dogs Allowed on Patio- apparently he doesn't care what the sign says

What's everyone looking at?

oh! Waterfalls!!! (finally!!!!!)

New (post flash flood of 08) Navajo Falls

Havasu Falls

The Camp:  Luke's hammock is the green, Mary's the blue

Blake and Chantel's on the right and Meshell and Laura's on the left

Spencer and James were exile across the river running through our campsite

we had way too much fun with the floaty toys
The Guardians of the Camp

This is the end of part one-- the travel, the hike in, setting up camp.

Stay tuned for part 2-  Tuesday evening: playing in Havasu Falls and Mooney Falls.

Wednesday: Beaver Falls