Thursday, October 18, 2012

Chaco Sites


Woke up in camp and had cold cereal and milk. Stopped at the VC and chatted up the ranger. Headed out to the lastings. First up, Hungo Pavi:


And let's not forget the wildlife:


Next up, Chetro Ketl--this place had, for me, THE most impressive Great Kiva:


On to Pueblo Bonito, the place Dr. Buckley spoke of that got me all excited to visit:


I guess back in the forties (they know the month and day) a huge piece of the cliff fell down upon the pueblo wiping out about thirty rooms. This place is huge.


After that, we found Casa Rinconada. Sometimes they built what are called "tower kivas":

1 comment:

  1. Those are some amazing pictures! I especially liked the ones looking at door and windows. Very cool!

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