Because of Fred's "issues" in Cheyenne, we didn't have a prayer of going all the way to Santa Fe. Never-the-less, we came over the Raton Pass, did a hats off to Philmont as we passed the Cimmeron exit and plowed on to a Wal-Mart in Las Vegas (New Mexico, not Nevada).
It was morning before we checked into the Santa Fe KOA and got a good look at where we were. First thoughts; it's fabulous - museums, galleries, shops, architecture - I'm ready to retire.
Santa Fe is known for it's Adobe houses. Peg loved this building, which is actually not a house at all - it turned out to be a parking deck - go figure.
Santa Fe stands at about 7000 feet. The Rocky Mountains, known locally as the Sangre de Christos Mountains, start here and go all the way to the Arctic Circle.
The city is also the home base of Georgia O'Keefe. It should be a must on your tour list, even if art is not your thing. All in all we spent two full days here and are ready to come back next week. Hopefully, we'll see you there...
Hunt & Peggy - Bob and I have been following your trip and we are so jealous. Some of the trip brought back memories, but now that you are in Santa Fe - we are so jealous - we hope that we can follow in your footsteps sometime!! Keep blogging and keep traveling - you are building a wonderful bank full of memories for those dreary days back in Hagerstown!! Sue and Bob
ReplyDeleteHey there Hunt and Peggy...wow your blog is wonderful. Thanks for the pics and the commentary. I especially was excited to know you reached WEST THUMB (Yellowstone...yeah, back a few miles!!!) I spent a summer there pumping gas, taken in God's creation, and preaching the word. Carol even came to see me that summer (pre-marriage..oh my!)
ReplyDeleteHave fun on the rest of the journey. I hope Erma and Fred get along...and more importantly that you two do as well.
See you when you arrive back home!
Love,
Torben and Carol