Another day, Another walk, Another tractor repair

We walked again today, this time at the Aztec Ruins National Monument. They had a table in front of the main door with trail maps and an admonishment to Stay On The Trail! Russ and I were alone the entire time we were there, so social distance at maximum. This is a special place and it feels like a privilege to enjoy it now.

Main building is closed

Ruins from a higher place.

Trail to the last round ruin, main ruins in the background.

The long wall.

A larger kiva.

Small flowers at the base of a big wall.

Many doors.

 

Inside the Great Kiva. They rebuilt this as an example.

We also walked the other side of the trail down to the Animas River. Apparently, this area has been a crossroads for many centuries, with routes from the ancient Puebloans and including the Spanish Trail, which was blazed by a man named Armijo as a trade route from Santa Fe to Los Angeles using mules to transport local wool fabric to trade for California horses.

The bridge was added more recently.

Nice project.

Russ also helped his dad work on the tractor. They replaced some fuel filters and it sort of worked, but it still needs some effort.