The Annunciation in the Kiva

Olivia communes with a beam of Sunlight in a ceremonial chamber called a Kiva at Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, Mesa Verde, Colorado.

Alpine Tundra

We went for a short hike at the Alpine Tundra area of Rocky Mountain National Park. At 13000 ft above sea level even a short hike can leave you out of breath. September 2006.

Olivia on the dunes

Great Sand Dunes Part 5

We hike out to an area called the Sand Pit. It's a hot dry day and the dry sand gives way under our feet making every step take twice the effort. We take lots of photos as Olivia naps in the shade of a Gray Horsebush.

Heavy Weather at Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde

We went to see the Cliff Palace ruins at Mesa Verde and were with the last group going that day. The ranger almost cancelled it because of threatening weather but we all begged her to go and she finally relented. The weather came though and we all waited under one of the huge rock over hangs as lightning strikes lit the darkened sky and filled the canyon with crashing thunder. It was an awesome display and added to the atmosphere of the place.

Great Sand Dunes Part 4

We got to the dunes late in the day just after thunder showers had passed through the area. We had time for a good hike around as the sun went down and the recent rain made the sand easier to walk on.

New Day at Mesa Verde

Sunrise from the Farview Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, USA.

Great Sand Dunes-Part3

Great Sand Dunes-Part2

Ominous Sky Over Mesa Verde Colorado

Ouray, Colorado

Great Sand Dunes-Part1