Four Corners, the only place in the United States where four states meet, is in the Navajo Nation. Therefore, there were a lot of stand with Navajo jewelry, pottery and Indian fry bread. Somehow sno-cones have even worked their way into the Navajo culture, since they were also represented in a plethora of flavors. Anyway, here's how Four Corners works...there is a "monument" on the ground where the four states meet. You stand in line for your turn to be in four states at one time, while the people you are with go onto the picture platform off to the side. John and Kate went first - the picture was of John with his feet in four states while holding Kate in his arms. Then Rob and Jen went - trying to top John and Kate, Jen went into a handstand while Rob held her feet. Somehow, they were indeed in four states.

Next was the fun part--Twister on Four Corners. It was decided that Rob would take digital pictures of the event, while John spun and Kate and Jen played. We had to be quick as there was a line. When it was our turn, we all sprung into action. For audience participation, we asked if anyone else would like to join. Only one guy did - we believe that he was Australian. It was very fun to play. There were many voices heard from the crowd saying things such as: "Wow, I wish we'd thought of that!", "That is so cool!", and of course..."How did he manage to get in there?" (from the people with the Australian). Needless to say that when Rob went up to the platform to take the pictures, the "seas" essentially parted for him.

After having our fun on the monument, we got some fry bread for lunch. Jen and Kate then got some sno-cones which became props in the Colorado state border picture. Then...on the road again.

Next stop: Mesa Verde! Mesa Verde are old Native American cliff dwellings, although they have some other politically correct term that they use for it now. We showed up just in time for the last guided tour into the largest set of ruins, the Cliff Palace. The structures after all these years are incredible. It was neat to here about what archaeologists have discovered and concluded based upon the ruins.

There had been a big fire at Mesa Verde in the summer of 2000. This is evident by the charred black tree landscape which now has some shrubs growing. The landscape gave the area a bit of an eerie feel but one that kind of complimented the thought of cultures that have faded.

Since it was getting late, we were confronted with the decision of continuing to Moab for the night, going half way to Moab, or staying put. The thought of having to wake up at 6 a.m. to head out was enough to keep us going to Moab. He showed up around 10 p.m. and as advertised...Motel 6 had left the light on for us.

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