Bandelier National Park cliff dwellings inhabited by the ancient Pueblo people about 1100 AD.
These spaces inside the cliffs are the only remaining parts of these ancient apartment buildings. At one time, the cliffs were fronted by large adobe constructions. Some of the interior rooms still contain petroglyphs and blackened ceilings from campfires.
Access to some of the dwellings via ladder.
Always time for a picnic…
This is Sanctuaria Chimayo, a sacred Catholic Church where it is said that the dirt can heal, much like the waters at Lourdes. We rubbed some dirt on us and are awaiting the results. In the meantime…
We were happy to be there in such a beautiful place.
Crosses carried by pilgrims who walked to Chimayo for Good Friday.
The connection of Anglo, Spanish and Native American cultures.
One of several statues carried on worshippers shoulders for special events. They are surrounded by photos of people who need our healing prayers.
Chimayo feels like the first step on our pilgrimage to Rome this Jubilee year. May it be a blessed journey.
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