Mesa Verde and the trip South

of course the vistas were spectacular

Thanks to our dear friend Mrs PJS she suggested the route we take when we left Gunnison. I had mentioned that I wanted to see Mesa Verde. We thought of going thru Durango but that was changed as the roads are scenic but quite twisty........uncomfortable when dragging an RV. Altitude is OK we done high altitude but twist just ain't fun. They say Mesa Verde is the best of the Southwest.........don't know about that but it sure is spectacular scenery. Located just on the edge of Cortez Colorado we had only to go a short nine miles to enter the Park. Once inside the park gate you begin the climb and twisty roads.....whoa......for someone who is not good with heights I must say Mr Doodles did quite well. Now you say why didn't you drive........nope he needed to feel the control and when someone else is driving you get a feeling of terror. So not wanting my bunky to get that feeling I let him drive up and back........bless his sweet little heart.
could you live here.........make your sandals out of yucca leaves.......go look for a goat to make your dress for that special evening out.............and baskets............. the baskets you make are to die for..............we saw those tucked away in their museum on site.

they had nice trees for shade...........in the next photo you can see a flat roof..........they grew a lot of crops up there...............squash was a favorite.

this is not your average Holiday Inn


on the trip down we saw some baby wildlife

Always wanted to go to Mesa Verde and I thank Mr Doodles for enduring the drive. Rest of the trip is on flat land. We should hit the border of California today...............stay tuna'd