Jettisoned the bug at the Koa and headed back 8 mi to Mesa Verde state park. After the 5th or 6th switch back the contents of the van resembled 007’s favorite bevy (shaken not stirred) and HB had resumed her post in the passenger seat. Stopped at 1st overlook opportunity and took stock (and photos) and re secured the mess in the back. Another 15 mi. of switchbacks and breathtaking views, Deer and feral horses we reached the visitor center and the beautiful vista there. “Cliff house” was the 1st guided tour, amazing ruins, terrible guide. Was tempted to tell her about T.M. but held my tongue. 2nd tour of “Balcony house” was worth the price of admission. Our guide was tremendous repository of information, and was interesting to boot. We cheered on a small boy as he climbed a tall wooden ladder (strait up) and later lost 1 of our group when he had to turn back (he was too large to shimmy and crawl through the tunnel.) Could have spent a week in Mesa Verde, absolutely incredible!
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