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May 28th 2018
Published: June 23rd 2018
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Despite the “off” day in Durango, I was a little concerned about our next stop: Hovenweep. This National Monument was given the name by a Mormon missionary in 1854. The name is a Paiute/Ute word meaning “Deserted Valley”. It is. It was reportedly home to as many as 2,500 residents prior to 1300 but they are long gone. How different from what we have been seeing can this place be? Plenty. ... Read Full Entry



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In July 2011, Dianne and I returned from three fabulous years in China where Dianne was an administrator for Maple Leaf International Schools. To read about our China adventures, click WilsonsInChina. Dianne spent the next 4 years as an administrator in three elementary schools in B.C. In September, 2015 she officially retired. So what happens now? The nickname of this blog is ToBeContinued for a reason... ... full info
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TwinsTwins
Twins
Strange to see so many of these types of formations right in the middle of otherwise flat land.
HooDoos to be?HooDoos to be?
HooDoos to be?
Wind erosion may do its thing and make interesting formations for future travellers.
NeedlesNeedles
Needles
Maybe this is why the area is called the Needles?
Slippery slope?Slippery slope?
Slippery slope?
Wonder how long this rock is going to last.
Cowboy campCowboy camp
Cowboy camp
This cowboy camp under the overhang reminds us of the many Indian ruins we have seen but this one is certainly more current.
OverhangOverhang
Overhang
This picture gives you an idea of how big these overhangs can be.
Getting up in the worldGetting up in the world
Getting up in the world
There were a couple of these ladders that helped us tour the cowboy site.
Shady ladyShady lady
Shady lady
She wanted equal time in the pictures.



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