I spent a spectacularly cool morning at Mesa Verde. They sometimes have "special" hikes, and this was one of them. I had to pay and make reservations in advance. The hike goes to a place that the general public is usually not allowed to go. This was to Oak Tree House, and it was awesome! The ranger said to me that he thought he knew me. I told him that I'm there all the time. But, he was from Mancos . . . where I currently live. I said to him that I was the one who walks my dog and waves to everyone, and he said, "Yes! That's where I know you from! Your dog is very well trained!" So, that was cool.
Afterwards, I walked down to Spruce Tree House to sit and meditate in the kiva there. I totally love that. I don't like going to Mesa Verde and missing that kiva, so I always try to go.
WARNING: THIS part is graphic and GROSS. Read at your own risk!
Later on in the week, I was home doing laundry. It was ready to come out of the washer, so I opened the washer and started putting the clothes into the dryer. But, it smelled funny, and I thought that was odd, since it was just washed. There was a big piece of what looked like fluff on the side of the washer . . . and since Moki is very long haired, and usually shedding great hunks of hair everywhere, I didn't think much of it. UNTIL, I picked up the piece of "fluff," and it had a tail!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!! I couldn't believe it! Oh, barf! It was so incredibly gross! I tossed the mouse in the garbage outside (poor guy), and washed and re-washed the clothes. Then, I washed my hands about a dozen times before I was willing to start cooking! GROSS!
END OF GROSSNESS.
At the ranch, I rode Marvin in an English saddle and had a hard time turning him. The girl who rode him before me cried because she couldn't do it, either! He's tough! Jennifer said that he's like a high level dressage horse who is very patient and a good teacher. He is!
Another time I rode Bo, who is one of the stallions. That was on a lunge line, and bareback. I did better on him, and we trotted and I actually did pretty good.
Last time I was there, we went on a trail ride and I rode Kachina bareback. I did pretty well, although Kachina in pretty easy, and I learned a lot. Every time I ride I learn a lot.
Oh, one more horse. I also rode Lyra this past week. This time, Alicia led me around and Lyra was perfect. But, since the last time she was so scary . . . I was totally scared and kept wanting to get off. Jennifer wouldn't let me. So, I kept on riding, tried to do what she asked, plus push my fear down, and all in all it was a good experience. Jennifer apologized later for not letting me get off, but I told her that I had free will and that I could have swung my leg over that saddle at any time. Plus, I learned a lot by staying on. So, I thanked her.
Pics = some cool pottery sherds the ranger showed us, and the (very unusual) square kiva at Oak Tree House . . . most are round.
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