A honeymoon is usually associated with hotels, beaches or at least a room with four walls. For Sallie and Jim Brewer, it was something quite different. In 1934, the newly married Arizona couple arrived at Wupatki National Monument, where their temporary home was part of an ancient pueblo. The building had stood for centuries. Their own quarters, by comparison, were scarcely finished. There were only two walls and no roof, with snakes and scorpions as their neighbours rather than the comforts expected. The harsh surroundings offered little privacy or protection, yet the couple adapted quickly to a life that was unlike anything most newlyweds could imagine.
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