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Havasupai
Chris and I went to a place called Havasupai for our anniversary this year. It is located in the Grand Canyon on an Indian Reservation and you have to hike in 10-miles to get to the campground. We backpacked in with all of our camping gear and food. It was probably the most physically exhausting hike I've ever done. I had worked the whole day before and when I got off work we packed up the car and drove through the night. We arrived at the trailhead about 8:00 AM and started the hike. Unfortunately this meant that we were hiking in the heat of the day. When we got to the Indian village to check in we were pretty exhausted. I could tell I had blisters on my feet and we still had 2 miles to go. We took our packs off and set them on a bench while we went to check in. I looked out the window and saw some little Indian kids raiding our backpacks. I ran out to stop them and they scurried away. Evidently they were after the fruit snacks. We loaded our packs back on and made it down to the campground. The last two miles were the hardest. It was so hot and we had just had it physically. We were both low on sleep and everything ached by this point. When we got to the campground we set up camp in the first open spot we saw. Then we got our swimsuits on so we could cool off and clean up in the water. The waterfalls were gorgeous. Havasu Falls was our first stop. It was close to the campground, so we spent the most time there. After we swam for a little we went back to camp and both fell asleep. When we woke up it was already dark. We made some ramen noodles and instant mashed potatoes, which tasted absolutely wonderful. Then we went to bed for the night. 
Chris and I went to a place called Havasupai for our anniversary this year. It is located in the Grand Canyon on an Indian Reservation and you have to hike in 10-miles to get to the campground. We backpacked in with all of our camping gear and food. It was probably the most physically exhausting hike I've ever done. I had worked the whole day before and when I got off work we packed up the car and drove through the night. We arrived at the trailhead about 8:00 AM and started the hike. Unfortunately this meant that we were hiking in the heat of the day. When we got to the Indian village to check in we were pretty exhausted. I could tell I had blisters on my feet and we still had 2 miles to go. We took our packs off and set them on a bench while we went to check in. I looked out the window and saw some little Indian kids raiding our backpacks. I ran out to stop them and they scurried away. Evidently they were after the fruit snacks. We loaded our packs back on and made it down to the campground. The last two miles were the hardest. It was so hot and we had just had it physically. We were both low on sleep and everything ached by this point. When we got to the campground we set up camp in the first open spot we saw. Then we got our swimsuits on so we could cool off and clean up in the water. The waterfalls were gorgeous. Havasu Falls was our first stop. It was close to the campground, so we spent the most time there. After we swam for a little we went back to camp and both fell asleep. When we woke up it was already dark. We made some ramen noodles and instant mashed potatoes, which tasted absolutely wonderful. Then we went to bed for the night. 
6 comments:
Brett & I went to havasupai with my family about 5 years ago. I love that place i am so jealous i have wanted to go back ever since. I love all your pictures, but nothing does it justice until your there. I can't wait to hear all about it.
How fun! Happy Anniversary (late of course ) I have always wanted to go there and it looks so beautiful. Looks like you guys had a great time!!
It sounds like lots of fun!! Did you get my invite?
Wow, that is crazy!! I can't believe you back packed 10 miles just to get to camp. You guys are awesome. I'm glad you had fun overall! Happy Anniversary!!
How beautiful! Thanks for sharing your "adventure" and pictures. We went to the Grand Canyon in 2006 for a work meeting. We didn't have a chance to hike to Havasupai, that's on my to do list. Thanks for the inspiration!
Tonya :)
omg! Looks like TONS of fun! (And very exhausting..;) Don't worry- Dean lost his wedding ring, too (thankfully not on our anniversary)-- it's somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean right now... the funny thing is, he was always so obsessed w/ making sure MY ring was safe in the beach house every time we went out. But his ring? Guess mine's more important. :) (Either that or he really wanted a new one!)
Well, I love when you update your blog so keep posting! I miss you!
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