tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post2287908682810191767..comments2024-03-29T02:40:37.794-05:00Comments on Winnie Views: Mesa Verde National ParkAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749403277444904884noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-37812408168075308232011-09-05T19:42:17.693-05:002011-09-05T19:42:17.693-05:00Lynne (and others),
In 2009, Jo and I and her sis...Lynne (and others),<br /><br />In 2009, Jo and I and her sister and brother-in-law did a whole day at Mesa Verde. You really need to see it all. Square Tower is awesome.<br /><br />As for climbing out of Spruce Tower, the four of us did it OK. All but Jo were over 63 at the time. I am overweight and the other three have had heart troubles in the past. I remember thinking and wondering (after seeing that trail) that I might need to help all three of them out.<br /><br />Take water and take your time. Besides, waiting a bit to rest lets you take more photos. I took more than 580 photos that day.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864060537138071569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-13164783119521421882011-09-05T19:40:05.071-05:002011-09-05T19:40:05.071-05:00Lynn (and others),
In 2009, Jo and I and her sist...Lynn (and others),<br /><br />In 2009, Jo and I and her sister and brother-in-law did a whole day at Mesa Verde. You really need to see it all. Square Tower is awesome. As for climbing out of Spruce Tower, the four of us did it OK. All but Jo were over 63 at the time. I am overweight and the other three have had heart troubles in the past.<br /><br />Take water and take your time. Besides, waiting a bit to rest lets you take more photos. I took more than 580 photos that day.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864060537138071569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-14990661248008389542011-09-02T09:47:28.219-05:002011-09-02T09:47:28.219-05:00Lost you for awhile. Blogger drives me crazy.
What...Lost you for awhile. Blogger drives me crazy.<br />What a great place. You pictures are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-2308543926195615612011-08-30T00:47:06.557-05:002011-08-30T00:47:06.557-05:00Jeana-- I just sent you an email (hope you got it!...Jeana-- I just sent you an email (hope you got it!). Julie-- thanks for the suggestions. I turn 50 next year, so here's hoping those climbs out of the canyons will be easier next time! I had also bought a tour pass for Balcony House but chickened out after reading the description of the hike ("must pass thru 12ft tunnel 18" wide"....um, nah, I think I'll do Spruce House instead!).Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-72198465252691116182011-08-29T21:38:47.073-05:002011-08-29T21:38:47.073-05:00One of my all-time favorite National Parks. Go ba...One of my all-time favorite National Parks. Go back again some day and explore the mesa top, where there are fascinating above ground dwellings and temples. I visited just this Spring and did Spruce Tree and Cliff Palace myself, and I was proud that this time - at 50 - it was actually easier for me than the last few times. Last year I didn't even go down to any dwellings I was so out of shape. (Yes, I've been there several times - 5 I believe.)<br /><br />Thanks for the great photos! Oh, and if you like ancient dwellings, the very very rough drive to Chaco Canyon is worth it and then some!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839112157085257065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-68594669662084343542011-08-29T20:28:55.176-05:002011-08-29T20:28:55.176-05:00Lynne...thanks for the comments on my blog. I wen...Lynne...thanks for the comments on my blog. I went back to your April post and I wish I had that couch. I forgot to call the dealer today but I will tomorrow. Do you know the width? I think I'd be more inclined to keep my View if I could sleep on a couch like you have. The couch I have folds out with an inflatable mattress. The mattress is very uncomfortable and the frame is at an angle so I have a choice of sleeping with my feet higher than my head, or vice versa. Not good choices and not comfortable at all. <br /><br />I have a second vehicle, a Volvo SUV, and it's too heavy for a toad with a View. If I decide full-timing is what I want then I'll probably look for a Class A big enough to pull my SUV. A toad for the View would probably be the least expensive way to go, though!!<br /><br />Your pictures on this post are wonderful. Some of them make the buildings look like toy houses. I really like the last picture with the rain falling. <br /><br />I picked up a Senior Pass recently when I was in Las Vegas and if I read it correctly I think I could get into this park for free.Four Windows with a Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416995913844921529noreply@blogger.com