Durango and Aztec Ruins
Started the day with a short (35 miles) to Durango, CO. Parked in the fairgrounds RV lot. Six spaces total. Then off to the train depot to get tickets for the Durango to Silverton train ride. After lunch we drove south 35 miles to Aztec, NM. Home of Aztec Ruins National Monument. Restored ruins dating back to 1100 AD. Large community that contains the largest great kiva in North America and possibly the world. Good self guided tour that takes you through many of the rooms. There are a number of spots containing original elements (roofs, basketry, and others). Lots of engineering in the layout and construction of the community.
Inside of restored great kiva
Inside of roof of great kiva.
Room after room after room all lined up
Original roof. Over 900 years old.
Back wall of community. Lined up perfectly East/West. Sunrise on Spring equinox shines right down length of wall. Sunset on Fall equinox also lines with wall.
This is about 25% of community. Great kiva at left.
Back to Durango.
Parked in the same fairgrounds lot is a rarity – a young full timing family. Lots of older couples full time but young families not so much. They have two kids, 4 and 1 1/2. They appear to have all the things a young family might have: bikes for all, a stroller, a radio flyer wagon, table and chairs, surf board 
Surf board, ladder, play yard balcony
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