Palatki
With our auras read, it was time to hit the trail. We started with a short walk at Palatki Heritage Site.
Palatki and its sister site, Honanki were the largest cliff dwellings of the Red Rock country between A.D.1150 – 1300. They were first described by Dr. Jesse Walter Fewkes, famous turn-of-the century archaeologist from the Smithsonian Institution, who gave them the Hopi names of Honanki (Bear House) and Palatki (Red House). The Hopi, however, have no specific names for these sites. source

Doe Mountain
Hike number two was to the top of Doe Mountain, a mesa with views of the Verde Valley and all sorts of red rock formations.
…and that was before lunch.
This is SO gorgeous. You’ve left me hankering for a woman trip of my own.
OMG- could that look any different than last weekend? I loved our trip, but I must admit, your pix from this trip are making me envious!
@Debi- Yes! You should do it. And invite me 😉
@Heather- No kidding. I’m worried I might go into shock from the rapid changes in temperature and environment. But it’s worth it.