Update about blog

The Animas River flows under the Durango-Silverton narrow gauge railroad bridge in Durango's Rotary Park. Part of the Animas River Trail - walking and biking, dog walking and jogging! And benches for resting and reflecting!

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Mesa Verde mysteries


 Below is the 20 room dwelling, in the shadows near the top...a larger photo comes next


It's pretty hard to believe there are 20 rooms.


 Below is the Cliff Palace








The Native Americans who now live in the Southwest corner of Colorado are not descendants of these cliff-dwellers who disappeared in the 1300s.  So they have stories as to where the "Anasazi" may have gone...or why. What do you think?

7 comments:

  1. ...the world is filled with mysteries, isn't it!

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  2. It must have been interesting to live in these dwellings, even though I'm sure it was a hard life.

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  3. A landscape that captures the imagination.

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  4. Hello, beautiful landscapes and photos. What a great trip! ENjoy your day!

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