Just the other day I drove over to Mesa Verde one last time. It was nice to see the other side of the park I had not yet visited. Personally I think it offered a better experience just because it was less crowded. I took the tour of Long House and it was a beautiful tour. Best of all we weren't competing with other tours for a look at the place, much like the other tours I have been on were. The ranger did an excellent job of interpreting the cliff dwellings and I found myself feeling swallowed up by the alcove- safe, secure and content with just being there. Maybe I was just feeling overly emotional or nostalgic for this place already- but at the end of the tour it was so hard for me to leave. I found myself just sitting back and staring, trying just to take it in and really appreciate it.
I was also able to fit in a bit of solitary hiking up a secluded mesa top (elevation about 7,500), which gave me some incredible views of Colorado. I just sat on the top of this mesa for awhile, just taking it all in, unhindered by the cars and town below me. What was on my mind was the mountains and that expansive sky. I feel so lucky to have been placed out here for the summer. I can't even justifiably complain about the fact that I only made $75 a week this summer because what I've learned and how I've changed and see the world now means more to me than money. I am happy :-)
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