March 6 hiked to the ruins

We hiked 5 miles each way to visit these ruins. (17 KLM) . Beautiful day , bit over cast and low 20 s . This was the site of the Palatki settlement of Indians around 1100 to 1200. They built what is called cliff dwellings, in the mountains under an overhanging cliff

There houses were built of flat stones to enclose an area against a cliff. Multiple families, ranging from 60 to 100 would live in each dwelling.

This  pond is the result of water dripping out of the mountain. The walls are covered with original paintings and etching