BALCONY HOUSE
waiting to go down the cliff to the next dwelling
waiting to go down the cliff to the next dwelling
Sydney is picked to be the Park Rangers assistantShe will be the leader of our group
The spring (by Dresden) was a part of their water supply
We climbed up and down ladders and also went through tiny tunnels to and from the dwelling
Balcony HouseNatalie, John & Donna
Logan, Collin, Dresden & Sydney
Sydney, Logan, Dresden & Collin
This cliff dwelling was named Balcony house because it had a small balcony outside these windows. The wood polls were also original to the era.
A closer look of the balcony
Our guide pointed out the rectangular spot on the ceiling. You can tell there must have been a room inside this space at one time.
KivaWe learned that these rooms had a fire pit in the center. Air would come in through the tunnel (left) for ventilation purposes, and so to keep the fire burning a wall would be put between the tunnel and fire.
The boys are checking out some of the rooms
Our park ranger thanked Sydney and the other kids for their help, she also gave each of them a Jr. Park Ranger badge. They were thrilled!
More tunnels to conquer while leaving the cliff dwelling
As you can see we had to crawl on our hands and knees at one point
Then more climbing
It was worth it!
1 comment:
Congratulations on the new arrival. A darling boy! Everyone looks happy. What a fun family!
Also what a great trip to Mesa Verde. You should send your photos into National Geographic. It made me want to visit. Love you, and miss you. Aunt Gloria & Uncle John
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