Here is an excavated kiva at Pueblo Bonito, and below is a reconstructed one that we saw at Aztec Ruins. It really felt church-like inside.
This corner door was very unusual, and difficult to build.
Two similar types of masonry; the one below looks a bit more primitive; possibly from earlier in the period.
One our way out of the park the first day, we spotted an elk strolling through the desert. Looks pretty healthy.
Luna has an apprehensive look on her face, but Darrell gave her the confidence to make the climb up to the top of the mesa/bluff, so we could get an overview of Pueblo Bonito. We all did great!
Darrell and Luna head for the edge to get a better view.
Pueblo Bonito from the bluff above
What goes up must come down! Luna followed Darrell's directions step by step. Notice the guy in the parking lot watching....gives some perspective.
We had to stop and say hi to Doug, a friend we met in Tucson, and his dog, Diesel, who Luna loved to play with at the dog park at home. Doug and Diesel moved to Durango last May, so we dropped in for some fun.
