Mesa Verde to Durango

I finally made it to Mesa Verde!! I have been wanting to go here forever. Of course, now that I have seen oh-so- many cliff dwelling salready, it kinda lost its uniqueness... but it was still awesome! Today started of with a guided tour of Cliff Palace, the largest dwelling in the park. It was very neat. We learned about the Pueblo Indians and their beliefs - and about the Sipapu, a hole they believe they entered this world through.


Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde

Then we went to Spruce Tree House, a self-guided dwelling. We got to go down into a restored kiva, which was very neat. There was an awesome museum here too. After all this touring of ancient dwellings, and learning about the Indians who dwelled there, I want to learn more. It is all so fascinating.

After Mesa Verde, we drove on and stopped in historic Durango, where we got some dinner and Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream (I was soooo excited when I saw Cold Stone's wonderful sign!). We spent the night at Lower Piedra Campground by a river - it is so great to fall asleep to the sound of the water! We are now in the woods again too! No more desert for now. It is great to be here.

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