Contessa on the road: Mesa Verde National Park October 1, 2011

We woke to a very chilly morning, quite refreshing. With cooler temperatures I think we all slept very well. The plan for the day visiting Mesa Verde National Park. Steve, Bev and Tom, Ed and I rode together into the park. We started out at the visitor center, we just missed Geroge and Bev, Butch and Betty. We decided not to take a paid tour as we did not have that much time in the park. We ran into Carol and Ed, and they were just going to visit the center since they have been there before.

We visited a fire tower with spectacular views. We then proceeded to the Museum which was very interesting and wish we took some pictures inside. Ed, Bev and Tom decided to go down to the Spruce Tree House, Mesa Verde's best preserved and third largest cliff dwellings was constructed between A.D. 1211 and A.D. 1278. The dwelling contains 130 rooms and 8 kivas built into a natural alcove. It is thought to have been the home to about 60 to 80 people. Going down was not a problem but coming back out I knew I would have a problem so decided to wait up by the museum. Steve decided this was a smart move as well. Ed, Bev and Tom really enjoyed exploring and glad they did it.

We had a potluck dinner tonight, Butch picked up the Steaks and of course we had a fabulous feast. One thing this group does very well is eat well. After dinner, a fire was built, the first one we have had on this trip. Betty broke out the guitar and Butch obliged and we had our famous singalongs. Not sure if that is a word or not but it works for me. We topped off the night with cake and ice cream, headed for our rigs to get ready for another travel day to Durango tomorrow. Just a 40 mile trip so will be a very easy day...

So until next time.....

(cannot get the photos on tonight will try tomorrow)