So part of this trip – the stopping near Mesa Verde NP on the way to my folks – was not only to see the park and do the San Juan Skyway drive with ORS friend Ibaimo, but to relieve some of Ibaimo’s “cabin fever” – sitting and waiting to get better from the cracked rib… do a couple of excursions together.  Ironically, I got a nasty bug and for the first time in 6 years feel sick enough to just stay in bed.  We did make it to Mesa Verde yesterday and I have some photos but have not felt up to dealing with them.  Will catch up when I can.

Was down to 46 overnight – just passed the hottest part of the day at 85 – between Cortez and Mancos, CO  just outside the entrance to Mesa Verde NP.

From yesterday at Mesa Verde National Park: