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says here that the Havasupais lived along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, planting crops and tending the orchards in Havasu Canyon. They also grew food in other places within the Grand Canyon during the summer. In the winter, they forage for game on the rim. They refer to themselves as Havasu ’Baaja. In English it comes out to Havasupai. It means “people of the blue-green waters.” Havasu, which is what their land is called, has beautiful waterfalls which provide clean water. Their city is named Supi and is located at the bottom of the Havasu Canyon. It says here that about 600 people live in Supi City and it can only be reached by using Havasu Canyon Trial. The trailhead is located west of the Bright Angel Trail. It’s a private trail on the Indian Reservation.”
Adam continued, “Listen to this, there is another tribe called the Hualapais. The reservation is just west of the Havasupais. They have about 2,500 tribal members. It seems that both of these tribes revere the Colorado River as a life source and backbone of their beliefs. They believe that they were created from the sediment and clay from the river. The name of their God is Tochopa. It doesn’t say here what that means.”
“Do they mention anything about the Egyptians?” I asked.
“No, I haven’t seen anything about that. But, would they even know about the Egyptians? I mean, these were simple people who had no written history. When the Egyptians conquered a people, they selected just a few of the locals who spoke the native language and taught them how to speak Egyptian. These guys became the local over-lords, so to speak. They were the ones who controlled the normal people, not the Egyptians. The Egyptians avoided contact with most of the salves. The Indians would think the Egyptians were a superior tribe from somewhere. Maybe they even thought of them as Gods.”
“Yeah, that makes sense,” Maggie said.
Adam said, “Here’s something of interest. Pack-i-tha-awi, is the man who made the Grand Canyon. There was a big flood covering the earth. He took a knife and cut into the ground to drain the flood waters into the Ocean. This cut created the canyon.”
I let out a laugh, and said, “He must have been one big dude with a big knife to dig out the Grand Canyon. But what’s interesting is they mention a flood that covered the world. It reminds me of the great flood and Noah. That information helps to verify there really was a great flood.”
Maggie said, “Gee, I think you’re right, Jack.”
Captain Baldwin walked in and said, “Time to go to dinner, kids.”
“Thanks, Daddy,” Maggie replied. “Just give me a minute to fix my hair and put on my face.”
I said, “Come on Maggie, hurry up, you’re not going on a date.” I lit a smoke and cracked open a bottle of JD, taking two big gulps right out of the bottle. “Adam, while I am gone, take the dogs out for a walk and keep doing research on the canyon.”
“Ok, will do, Grandpa.”
“I’ll send you up a steak.”
By the time I finished my smoke, Maggie was ready, so we proceeded to the dining room to meet the Chief. Maggie looked pretty damn good. She cleans up nicely for a warrior.
We walked into the dining room and our hosts were having a drink. The drinks looked like gin or vodka martinis because they had olives in them. They stood up to greet us and everyone shook hands. After introductions, the Chief asked, “Is this beautiful woman your right-hand man?”
I said, “Yes. I don’t go anywhere without her.” Stevens and the Chief couldn’t keep their eyes off her. Maggie had on her skin tight black SWAT clothing with a sidearm strapped on her hip. We never go anywhere without a weapon. Sitting down we ordered a round of drinks. Maggie had what I did, a double shot of JD on the rocks. George just had a glass of water.
Chief Seibert said, “Cheers gentlemen, and Maggie.” We raised our glasses and repeated cheers. “Now tell me, who are you
Adam continued, “Listen to this, there is another tribe called the Hualapais. The reservation is just west of the Havasupais. They have about 2,500 tribal members. It seems that both of these tribes revere the Colorado River as a life source and backbone of their beliefs. They believe that they were created from the sediment and clay from the river. The name of their God is Tochopa. It doesn’t say here what that means.”
“Do they mention anything about the Egyptians?” I asked.
“No, I haven’t seen anything about that. But, would they even know about the Egyptians? I mean, these were simple people who had no written history. When the Egyptians conquered a people, they selected just a few of the locals who spoke the native language and taught them how to speak Egyptian. These guys became the local over-lords, so to speak. They were the ones who controlled the normal people, not the Egyptians. The Egyptians avoided contact with most of the salves. The Indians would think the Egyptians were a superior tribe from somewhere. Maybe they even thought of them as Gods.”
“Yeah, that makes sense,” Maggie said.
Adam said, “Here’s something of interest. Pack-i-tha-awi, is the man who made the Grand Canyon. There was a big flood covering the earth. He took a knife and cut into the ground to drain the flood waters into the Ocean. This cut created the canyon.”
I let out a laugh, and said, “He must have been one big dude with a big knife to dig out the Grand Canyon. But what’s interesting is they mention a flood that covered the world. It reminds me of the great flood and Noah. That information helps to verify there really was a great flood.”
Maggie said, “Gee, I think you’re right, Jack.”
Captain Baldwin walked in and said, “Time to go to dinner, kids.”
“Thanks, Daddy,” Maggie replied. “Just give me a minute to fix my hair and put on my face.”
I said, “Come on Maggie, hurry up, you’re not going on a date.” I lit a smoke and cracked open a bottle of JD, taking two big gulps right out of the bottle. “Adam, while I am gone, take the dogs out for a walk and keep doing research on the canyon.”
“Ok, will do, Grandpa.”
“I’ll send you up a steak.”
By the time I finished my smoke, Maggie was ready, so we proceeded to the dining room to meet the Chief. Maggie looked pretty damn good. She cleans up nicely for a warrior.
We walked into the dining room and our hosts were having a drink. The drinks looked like gin or vodka martinis because they had olives in them. They stood up to greet us and everyone shook hands. After introductions, the Chief asked, “Is this beautiful woman your right-hand man?”
I said, “Yes. I don’t go anywhere without her.” Stevens and the Chief couldn’t keep their eyes off her. Maggie had on her skin tight black SWAT clothing with a sidearm strapped on her hip. We never go anywhere without a weapon. Sitting down we ordered a round of drinks. Maggie had what I did, a double shot of JD on the rocks. George just had a glass of water.
Chief Seibert said, “Cheers gentlemen, and Maggie.” We raised our glasses and repeated cheers. “Now tell me, who are you
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