by Kelli Donley | Oct 24, 2014 | Arizona, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
I don’t mean to jinx things around here, but you guys — I am wearing sleeves. Okay, okay. I am wearing sleeves first thing in the morning when I walk the dogs. Not all day. The afternoons are still in the 90s, but this is sweet progress! The mornings are...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 15, 2014 | Community, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Hacienda
When I saw this paper mache deer head at the craft store, I knew I wanted to paint it. I wasn’t sure why, but I loved it. And so, for a few bucks and a couple coats of paint… The first Christmas decoration is up. (Because, you know. In Tempe we see lots of...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 9, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Travel
I’m sure I’ve bored you to pieces with all of these photos. Here are a few of the remainders I love: Who knew the Colorado looked like chocolate milk? This was the only time we really saw the river. More falls. You cannot tell from this...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 8, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Travel
Rather than camp at Bright Angel, the group made reservations a year in advance for Phantom Ranch. There are a dozen or so small rock cabins, full of bunk beds. The accommodations are simple, clean and very comfortable. (Real toilets, hot running showers) The main...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 6, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Travel
Perhaps my favorite part of the trip was the side hike to Ribbon Falls. Just south of the Cottonwood campsite, Ribbon Falls are a brief .5 mile hike off the main trail. We were able to easily climb up the falls and stand behind the water, watching it pour down on...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 5, 2014 | Arizona, Happy Hippie, Travel
The Grand Canyon is one of the top places to visit in America so it seemed like the obvious choice for us to go on this journey and explore why this American wonder is so popular. It has been featured in many movies and TV shows and has always been something that has...
