What was supposed to be a short flight was delayed somewhat! I was suppose to leave at 7 PM from Memphis and didn’t leave until after 9. They kept delaying it by a half an hour then finally announced that we were going to the other end of the airport to board a different plane – the one I was supposed to be on had a nose gear problem – sure glad they knew about it before we left 
the only nice thing about it was I got to talking with another woman waiting for the same plane and after talking for a half hour realized we would be seated next to each other. That was nice as we continue talking all the way to the other plane on the other end of the airport and chatted all the way to Madison – it was a nice way to pass the time.
Have spent the day familiarizing myself with the layout of the town and where I need to be and when for the grand-kids activities. I’m not sure if I will go to Millhouse Quilts tomorrow or Friday – but I will go for sure!
Mike has gotten more photos ready so I will post some photos from the Cliff Dwellings of Mesa Verde.
cliff dwellings and the round area is what is called a "Kiva" - these no longer have roofs on them of course as they collasped many, many years ago. Kiva's are different sizes but these at Mesa Verde all seem to be about the same size. We have seen some larger in other places.
another view of a Kiva
Me inside of a Kiva - you climb down the ladder - this Kiva is so that you can see what it would have been like with the roof enclosed and it has the same style roof on it that it would have had many years ago.
a lizard of that area of southwest Colorado
a cliff dwelling - I think this one is Spruce Tree House
part of another dwelling
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