Day Seven:

Today we went to Mesa Verde and the Four Corners (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado). Mesa Verde is one of the highest points of elevation that we have been to yet, 8500 feet above sea level. We hiked down to the Spruce Tree House were we were able to experience something very unique; we climbed down a ladder into a Kiva, which the Anasazi considered a place of worship and held their ceremonies there. The Pueblo peoples considered Spruce Tree House to be their ancestral home. We enjoyed the cultural experience there. After we left Mesa Verde we went to the Four Corners where the four states connect. Who said you couldn't be in more than one place at a time? We were in four! We got to experience some real authentic Navajo food called Fry Bread, in which they shared with us a few recipes. We were able to speak with some of the Natives and hear their stories, while others were able to speak with bikers who were Vietnam Veterans from Australia. Another thing we saw in the Four Corners were some Native Americans who just arrived after walking 20 miles for health and unity. We enjoyed our day hopping from state to state.