We are back from a whirlwind tour of Colorado's desert southwest. It never got above 80 while it remained in the mid-to high 90's in Denver - go figure. We went to Mesa Verde to see the cliff dwellings of the ancient Anasazi Indians. When we went as youngsters in Bart the stationwagon, I remember climbing in and out of all the little rooms. They don't allow that now which is good because it protects the artifacts and all. We went to 4 different cliffs, 3 with ranger guides and 1 on our own (only one you can go on without a ranger guide.) It was pretty cool and more interesting as an adult. Jackie had learned about it in 3rd grade and had been bugging us ever since to go. She was part tour guide for us as well. How do they remember so much? The ladder was three stories high to get into one of the dwellings (1st pic) and the other is a shot of the Long House - the biggest cliff dwelling. Advice - if a 250+ woman in a skirt is on your tour, climb the ladder before her - we saw 1 too many ancient ruins. Anyway, we are back and ready to tackle a bathroom remodel. Another 100 degree day expected today - we'll be sitting inside drinking tea and then eventually beer! Aagghhh - summer!
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