The cliff dwellings of the Anasazi still remain for us to marvel over their architecture and way of life. It still unknown why their culture met it's demise.
This cliff dwelling can only be visited by climbing a ladder comprised of poles and ropes, and is not for the feint of heart. The reward is standing on the edge looking out to the valley.
This stone shows a significant amount of cupping from being used to grind maize. The stone particles in the corn were particularly hard on the teeth of the Anasazi.
This ruin across the valley caught my eye, and with the 400mm lens I was able to identify the steps carved into the stone allowing access to the upper level of the community.
We were having dinner at the restaurant in Mesa Verde when I looked out the window...I excused myself, grabbed the camera, and captured this image. Still got dessert.
