WEATHER: Perfect! Sunny. Highs in low 60s
We drove about two hours into another part of the Gila National Forest. The roads were impossibly scarier than yesterday's. After much gasping, I finally just had to hide my head. :-)
The end point was the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. We hiked about a mile up to the caves. The trail was muddy and icy, a bit challenging.
Indians lived here in the 13th century. We spoke with several volunteers who guided us through. I asked them whether they make the hairy drive each day. They don't.... The government puts them up in dorms and RVs near the caves so they don't have to commute.
Back in Silver City, we returned to the historic downtown to do some shopping. We stopped by a famous restaurant for a glass of wine, and the food co-op to buy herbs from the bulk section. It is such a good way to buy small quantities.
We bought gas for $1.71/gallon, and were thrilled. Then, we saw it for $1.59!
DINNER: Gourmet risotto. I added mushrooms and bits of a leftover grilled porkchop. It really turned out well. Side dish was green beans with sautéed green onions.
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