Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Explorations: Aztec Ruins

We love to explore the nature and history around us. Before we even had a house to call home we visited Aztec Ruins National Monument. We went again when my parents came to visit. It is an amazing step back in time... 

From the Aztec Ruins Website:
"Pueblo people describe this site as part of their migration journey. Today you can follow their ancient passageways to a distant time. Explore a 900-year old Ancestral Pueblo Great House of over 400 masonry rooms. Look up and see original timbers holding up the roof. Search for the fingerprints of ancient workers in the mortar. Listen for an echo of ritual drums in the reconstructed Great Kiva."

I put together a little photo tour. Enjoy!














And in the Interpretation Center...










6 comments:

  1. You sound just like us, we love to explore, especially nature and history near us!
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. Looks like a very interesting place to visit.

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    1. It is very neat. I am sure we will be back many times.
      If you guys ever get the chance to go to Cape Breton go to Fort Louisburg. It is beyond amazing.

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  2. What a wonderful spot to explore. Thanks for taking us along.

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    1. You are so very welcome. I love seeing new places... even through photo essays. Your explorations have been fun to watch lately too!

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  3. So lovely! I haven't been there in years. You need to go to Chaco Canyon!

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    1. Oh. We have been to Chaco. I will share that next week. So amazing. The little lady keeps asking to go back... every weekend!
      This weekend Mesa Verde is on the list. So fun exploring!
      And Aztec is renovating their interpretation center soon. You will have to check it out when you come back to the states... someday! ;-)

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