We took our lunch break in Sedona as we drove up to the Grand Canyon.
Before hiking in, we camped on the reservation, about 20 miles from the trailhead. Here's Kerri, peaking out of our tent.
The view from the parking lot...
The crew, from left to right, is Mrs. Krigbaum, Mary Krigbaum, Marla, Mary O., Father Oliver, Kerri, Dr. Krigbaum, and me.
The first part of the trail is a steep descent with switchbacks.
The trail levels once the bottom of the canyon is reached.
A view from the trail...
Mrs. Krigbaum blazes ahead.
About 8 miles in, we reach the town where the Havasupai live.
Many miles from the car, we reach the reward, Havasu Falls!
Havasu Falls, a.k.a. Paradise!!! We set up camp just a short walk from here.
The crew takes a walk to Mooney Falls to take a much-needed swim after a long day of hiking. This shot is from the top of the falls.
Mary and I take a photo break as we climb through the caves on the way down to the pool below Mooney Falls.
Paradise!!! Mooney Falls...
Hang on tight!
The next day, I have my camera in the pools below Havasu Falls.
Havasu Falls, the most beautiful place I've ever visited.
Kerri and I find someone to take our picture when we walk back to Mooney Falls.
Let's see if I can throw my frisbee across the narrow canyon at Mooney Falls.
The frisbee hits the far wall, tumbles down the rock face, and is retrieved by a new friend, whose attention I grabbed prior to the throw.
Mooney Falls and rock formations on the climb down to the pools.
Mooney Falls with the whole canyon wall!
There's a rope swing at the bottom!
Breakfast at Havasu Falls on our last morning in the canyon...
Hiking out next to Havasu Falls.
Back in town...
Kerri and I meet up with our British friends, Mike and Mark, who retrieved the frisbee.
Kerri and I take a break on the trail right next to the remnants of a horse's breakfast.
A team of horses lighten the load for campers who are walking in without backpacks.
Here come the switchbacks again!
We made it!