Tue 10 April 2007 HOME OF THE HAVASUPAI

Today was by far the highlight for both Muzz & I as we flew out (on a very hairy flight) from Vegas to the Grand Canyon. It was unbelievable and a nice quiet atmosphere after the crowds we've battled so far. We hadn't realised the vastness of it all and were blown away. The Havasupai are the local Grand Canyon displaced Indians who have struggled with the injustices like other indigenous peoples after a "land swap" with the Government back in the late 1800s. We loved their shop and Harry is coming home with a hand made Indian spear - I am hoping we get it back into NZ let alone through the incredibly tough airport security of the US. Had a beautiful lunch in Tusayan (where Jim & Ruth stayed???) before a hairier flight back (Sam's turn to feel queazy). Were miles away from the new skywalk but did fly over it out in the middle of the desert. Spent the night back in Vegas walking down The Strip to check out the hotels at night. Not really our kind of town - lots of people, gambling and indulgence!