Bandelier National Monument

We visisted Bandelier today.  It was formed from volcano ash and is in the Cerro Grande Valley.  It contains some unique cliff dwellings and petroglyphs that are a lot of fun to explore.  After we left Bandelier, we passed through Jemez Springs.  On our way to Farmington, we found the Ponderosa Winery which, of course, we had to try.  It was a fun day.

This is Camel Rock on Hwy 285 just outside Santa Fe

Bandelier

cliff dwelling

canyon

Harpers and us at the cliff dwelling

We nicknamed this Jayhawk Rock

This one looked like an animal with its mouth open

The Kiva

an alternate look at the canyon

cliff dwelling

Unusual door

petroglyph between the holes

This petroglyph reminded me of a swimmer

petroglyph above a hole

The cactus have not bloomed yet

petroglyph in the middle

view of the monument from the nature trail

another view from the nature trail

funky tree

Jemez State Monument

The peaks look like they have eyes

The Jemez Stage Stop where we had lunch

This was in the restaurant

So was this

Running of the cow on the highway

The Ponderosa Winery

winery

Wayne, Harpers and the dog, Ugly Old Ralph

just cool