Bandelier again!

While the truck was getting fixed, we visited Bandelier National Monument again.  When we visited previously, we did not have the time to take the trail to Alcove House.

The unseasonable warm weather made the hike and climb to Alcove House easy and enjoyable.  This is not a trail to take in July!  And did I mention climb?  It is a 140 vertical feet up ladders and very few stairs to reach the alcove that holds a kiva and some caveates (carved hollows in the tuff).

You will need to click on the image to enlarge it to appreciate "the view".