Short Day Today!

Today we got back to camp early, so Mom can tell you about our day.  We started off by going East to Montezuma Creek then on to Aneth.  We found out that they drill for oil here - we could smell it - and, Dad gave Mom and I a lesson on the "pipe still" process to process the oil (we'll have him explain it to you some time).  I was getting a little worried because, by noon, Mom hadn't taken any pictures and Dad hadn't found any dirt roads.  Then they saw a sign that said Hovenweep National Monument.  They looked at each other, shrugged, and off we went.  It went WAY back into the back country (paved road no less).  When we got there we found Little Ruin Canyon.  The buildings were constructed around 1230 to 1275 A.D.  It was really neat because they let dogs go on the trail - it was two miles long and the ranger said it was easy except for the 80 foot drop into the canyon and the hike out of the canyon - he was right.  When we got back Mom went in and told the Ranger that it was a good trail for fat ladies, old men and short dogs......does she mean me?  Anyway, here are some pictures.



Twin Towers



Square Tower




Dad and I taking a water break.

On the way out of the canyon we saw a herd of goats - funny looking critters....


How does this guy see where he is going????