Without any shade, we rafted down the San Juan. Marcos our guide, and native Navajo described the history and geology of the area. We went by one cliff, easily over 100 ft. high and very vertical. Marcos told us a story about Patterson's dog (he's at the helm of our boat steering). Evidently, Patterson's dog was chasing a rabbit and ran off the cliff, falling 100+ feet into the river. He said the dog survived but had a limp afterwards.
Our first stop was at Butler Wash. We looked at some excellent panels. The one below depicts a dead man (he's upside down without a head) and the guy next to him is holding a handbag made out of this guys head.
We also stopped at the river ruins along the way and explored the area. Marcos said at least 2 families of about 30 people lived in this ruin with 16 or 17 rooms. There was a beautiful spring at the bottom of the cliff providing ample water for the inhabitants.
Exploring the ruins was interesting. I wondered what each window was for and how they used the place. I found a little bin with small ears of corn inside.
Our first stop was at Butler Wash. We looked at some excellent panels. The one below depicts a dead man (he's upside down without a head) and the guy next to him is holding a handbag made out of this guys head.
We also stopped at the river ruins along the way and explored the area. Marcos said at least 2 families of about 30 people lived in this ruin with 16 or 17 rooms. There was a beautiful spring at the bottom of the cliff providing ample water for the inhabitants.
Exploring the ruins was interesting. I wondered what each window was for and how they used the place. I found a little bin with small ears of corn inside.
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