Today was Rebecca's birthday. She had plans to go to Universal Studios. Ken called and left a voicemail for her, and she later called back. She said Cathy was jealous of our trip to New Zealand. She had seen the photos that Ken posted on Facebook. We promised to bring more photos and stories with us when we visit next week.
Our outing today was to Petroglyph National Monument. We drove to the visitor center where we picked up a brochure and a map of Boca Negra Canyon. We watched a really well-done 23 minute film about the monument. We drove first to Piedras Marcadas canyon.
We took a trail along the base of the escarpment which has many basalt boulders. Many of the boulders have petroglyphs etched into their surface. Some are easier to see than others. As we walked back into the canyon along the trail, we found ourselves surrounded by spectacular scenery and no hint of the city nearby. It was an awe inspiring experience.
We took a trail along the base of the escarpment which has many basalt boulders. Many of the boulders have petroglyphs etched into their surface. Some are easier to see than others. As we walked back into the canyon along the trail, we found ourselves surrounded by spectacular scenery and no hint of the city nearby. It was an awe inspiring experience.
Next we drove to the Boca Negra Canyon site. It has restrooms and picnic tables. We ate our packed lunch and then walked two short trails, the Cliff Base trail and the Macaw trail. By the time we were finished with those two short trails, both of us felt like it was time to go home. We were hot and tired, but happy to have seen so many of the petroglyphs. We came away with a greater understanding of the spiritual significance of the petroglyphs to local indigenous peoples and their ancestors.
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