Freeper Canteen, Tour With trussell, March 23rd, 2006 Hidden treasures

march 23, 2006 | trussell

[trussell]

 

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! Tour guide trussell Hi Everyone! Here we are for another trip to Mesa Verde. This portion is filled with many hidden treasures. Some of these ruins you...you have to look really hard to see. This is one of my favorites. It's several layers of ruins, built into very small crevices in the rock face. Some of these go back as far as 100 feet into the mountain! Others are just built in an area that you wouldn't expect to have homes. This one is in a canyon area, at the very end of the canyon.  Read about Mesa Verde Here: Mesa Verde National Park Another one with layers of ruins. One in the open, on the ledge, another in the cave above it. Do you think that's a third layer just under the ledge? Looks like it might be to me.   There are some built on top of peaks. They appear to be totally vulnerable to the wind and elements.   Another beautifully crafted home, tucked into a small nook. The people were very good at what they did!     They were so confident in their work, they built right up to the cliff! I wouldn't want to live there if I were prone to sleepwalking!! That's a long way down!!   This could possibly explain where we got the idea for High Vaulted Ceilings!! :)     This one is built on the floor of the canyon, with very low ceilings.   ****

[trussell]

It's a wonderful place tt...my kids (age 11 and 6) have enjoyed it every year. We go at least 5 times a year. :)

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[trussell]

Hi AZ! How are you tonight?
Hugs!!!

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[carlr]

Good evening,it is amazing how different the scenery is from one part of the country to another.

[tongue-tied]

That is so cool. It looks relaxing somehow...like you can realize someone else has a more difficult job (chipping out a city from a cliff!) than you do, and can maybe put things into perspective.

[trussell]

Hi Hope! Thank you for the pledge!
Hugs!!

[HopeandGlory]

You're very welcome Sweetpea . . . I enjoyed the tour of Verde Mesa.

[trussell]

Hugs to you carl! How was your day?

I've lived in several states, and I have seen so many different landscapes. It never ceases to amaze me. :)

[HopeandGlory]

Sheeeesh Hope!!! . . .that's Mesa Verde . . . ;-)

[gate2wire]

Just lucky.

Kathy---check this out. :-)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha T!

The more I view the pics of the cliff dwellers the more I think of defensive entrenchments.

Your thread is fascinating though.....history's puzzle.

[trussell]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's a beautiful place...and so much fun when to work for. I miss working there.

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya Trussell! Fabulous thread....I love a tour! I'm a little beat tonight so gonna sign off & watch a movie. I'll see you tomorrow ok? Thanks again.....*Hugs*

Oh.....hugs & kisses to the angels too!

[trussell]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Hope. It's a wonderful place. I enjoy showing it off. :)

[laurenmarlowe]

Ray Charles~America The Beautiful

[trussell]

I hope that means you enjoyed it. :)
Hugs!

[trussell]

Sweet dreams!
hugs!!

[gate2wire]

You've actually been to these places?