Another Day Another Indian Site

Yesterday the car took us into Springerville.  Springerville has a school they converted into a nice little museum. From the museum a guide took us to the Casa Malpais pueblo.  Centuries ago the site was occupied by ancient people. The data seems to indicate these people were forced by drought from the southern part of Arizona into the mountains to find water.  A major feature of this site is a sun clock that precisely measures the summer solstice. It is accurate withing four minutes. Ancient people were very good at picking sites. This site was on the edge of a lava flow, and according to the guide there were many tunnels under the area.  Ancient people believed humans emerged from the Earth, so they may have found the underground tunnels to be very much a religious thing.  Wandering around these sites speculating on what is what is a good way to spend a day. 

For part two of the days excitement we went to the Irish Pub.  Musicians from the blues festival in town would show up about eight in the evening to entertain. Now this created a strange aura.  A car of black musicians from California pulled up in front of this rustic building.  The Kadizzles were sitting on the porch enjoying a gin and tonic.  As they unloaded their musical instruments Kadizzle thought how strange in the heart of redneck country to have these black guys playing the blues. They were very good, and very professional.  A strange mix of people filled the bar to hear the music.  One guy caught the attention of Kadizzle.  A tall old guy with a big white cowboy hat stood in the door with his arms crossed.  He looked grumpy, but maybe that was just how his face was painted.  It was hard to tell if he liked the music or was pissed off. Other strange people mingled about. Kadizzle went into the bar to get some popcorn.  The popcorn apparently had been popped sometime during the Civil War, it was terrible.  Out on the porch we had some of the featured cheesecake that had just been made. It was very good.  It is nice having a place down the road to visit for food, drink, and music.  

Today Winky is urging Kadizzle to get going. We are to hike up a trail with some people and try to do some improvements.  No so anxious to get moving on a Sunday morning.