The New Wave

When we first arrived at Page visitor information centre we asked about the possibility of getting permits to hike to "The Wave".  The Wave is a stunning rock formation, that looks amazing in photographs, but only a limited number of people can visit each day.  10 permits per day are awarded via lottery 6 months in advance, and 10 permits are issued the day before.  Everyone who turns up the day before is entered into a draw for the next day.  

The lady at the visitor centre said that currently 100 people per day are turning up for the draw, and most people spend about a week at Kanab hoping to get in.  This didn't seem to be an efficient use of our time (that and 3 people died last year doing the hike).

The lady then told us about a very short hike, just near our campsite, that her friend had found, and that they had nicknamed "The New Wave".

It would have been crazy not to try this, so after our interloping, Anteloping tour we head off on this adventure.

The trail is not marked, and there was absolutely no-one else there.  We follow our noses and get to a very photogenic spot.  It may not have been exactly the right place, but the photo to effort ratio was excellent, and we didn't die!

At one point a rainbow appears, which is pretty hard to see in my photo, but looked great on the day.  Perhaps if I had had a $52,000 dollar camera it would have been a little clearer!

Today was a fabulous day, and although as a rule we avoid unhealthy confectionery and snacks, we decided that today was special and had two Magnums to celebrate!

and then we celebrate a little bit more!

Lake Powell Flora and fauna