HONANKI RUINS

 After lunch, we took a scenic drive northwest of Sedona, to Honanki Ruins, a cliff dwelling from the same time period as most of the ones found in the southwest....around 1100 to 1300 a.d.
The geology and colors we saw along the way were breathtaking.
We had Luna with, and at the entrance booth our guess was confirmed that dogs are not allowed at the site. (we figured one of us would go and take pics). The attendant said Luna looked like a good dog and she wouldn't mind watching her while we went.  She said she had just put her own dog down yesterday.  We totally felt bad for her, but I think Luna comforted her a bit.  It was a nice gift for all of us.

Early artwork above and below, plus some recent graffiti. Now the site is protected.

The area looks as though water would be nearby, the way the trees are growing along a path that might have an underground source now, but may have been above ground back then.  Weather may have played a role in its inhabitants leaving this place.