The white chariot and morning sun awaited us to wipe the sleep from our eyes. Out of the Martian landscape of Arches, we rolled towards the Four Corners. The Four Corners provides a spot where you can be in six different places at one time: Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Navajo Land, and Ute Land. After cheesy, touristy pictures were snapped, we drove towards Mesa Verde.
Mesa Verde’s emerald paths lead towards a hidden gem, cliff dweller’s homes. Built into the sides of steep cliffs, the dwellers carved a rich life full of festivals, religious ceremonies, and farming. We toured Long House, which took more than 140 years to build into the cliff. It was home to up to 120 dwellers at a time, but it was mysteriously abandoned in 1300.
After asking too many questions, I was shunned by our spacey Park Ranger and made to stand with my nose in a corner. The shame, the shame. Feeling grimy, we flew towards our hotel for the evening. For dinner, we partook of the most scrumptious steak dinner at a local establishment. Our next stop will provide our last opportunity for camping on our trip as it winds down.
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