Respite from the Heat!

Campground inside Mesa Verde is great! We're off the valley floor, in a greener area - temps expected into mid-50s overnight. Don't need AC, so our mouth and nose won't feel like Triscuts! Real grass and trees with leaves!! L was thrilled to grill hamburgers and smores for his birthday over a campfire. Saw a couple of deer, heard some lively song birds, more lizards, and even a wild turkey.

Stopped for ice cream in Cortez, CO to celebrate L's big day. (Also, picked up tix for tomorrow's tours and refueled.) He was feeling melancholy about turning 12...

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