Taos

"Pueblo de Taos is a remarkable example of a traditional type of architectural ensemble from the
prehispanic period. Unique to this region and one which because of the living culture of its
community, has successfully retained most of its traditional forms up to the present day."
A World Heritage UNESCO site

This settlement was established in 13th-14th century....and still occupied.

The Taos Pueblo ceremonial building.

~ Colorful Taos Balloon Festival ~

San Francisco de Asis Mission Church was built between 1772 - 1816.

The supporting buttress on the back side !

Headed north...

Near Holbrook, we camped + toured the Petrified Forest National Park.
Above left, is a fallen tree.

North to see Canyon DeChelly...view above taken along canyon rim.

 Truly fabulous views....note the original road on canyon floor.

See the 2 eye brows on canyon wall ?  A close up photo is below...

Then continuing north , we stopped at 4 Corners

We headed east on #64 to Taos, and found "Winter" at 10,700 elev.

Road Trip

Off we go....

AZ up, then over into New Mexico, then back to AZ

Next......

Some of our "travels" below..  or check the archive list 

Victoria

~  our last port ~

Parliament Bldg by day

by night

The Empress . . .  it is just so impressive !

in the front . . . 

and . . . 

in the back . . . 

. . . inside. . . 

. . . but especially at night !

a " 54 yrs " celebration 

+ such a lovely cruise  

. . . . on the Westerdam.

Ketchikan

Where we enjoyed ....

.....walking about

+ viewing totem poles

+ visiting interesting museums

A really nice day and ....a nice tribute !

Sitka

This was a favorite port...

 ~ Sitka ~ 

Small 'n charming town . . . 

. . . with boating scenes

a dormant volcano

Residences and....

.....friendly residents 

.....giving us a spectacular farewell !!!