I love the road signs in New Mexico. Polite, noncommittal, vaguely existential.
Gusty winds did in fact exist when we crossed Raton Pass from Colorado into New Mexico. Also gorgeous views. This is one spectacularly beautiful countrýwe live in.
Yesterday's travel highlights: a golden eagle swooping over the road, a herd of bison (not wild), lots of mule deer, prairie dogs, and--hey, Steve!--llamas. Also Pike's Peak, the Greenhorn Mountains, the Sangre de Christos, and the Spanish Peaks. Googleworthy landmarks: site of the Ludlow Massacre and Wagon Mound, NM. This morning we will explore Santa Fe, especially the church with the miraculous staircase. I have a great respect for the Sisters of Loretto, who built the church--but not the stair. (Something else for you to Google.)
And more hotel infamy! Last night we managed to lock our bathroom door from the inside when no one was in it. Brilliant!
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My parents took us to that church when we were children. My husband and I decided to get married while on a family vacation in the Sangre de Christo Mountains. So many lovely things to see in NM. Enjoy!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 16, 2006 at 06:42 AM
Oooh! My ds will be so jealous to hear you are visiting Loretto Chapel! He has wanted to visit and see that miraculous stair ever since we read about it last year. Be sure to take pictures and post them when you can!
Posted by: Theresa | October 16, 2006 at 08:49 AM
I'm jealous, too! We read about the staircase a few years ago when my sister sent a postcard from there. Happy visiting!
Gotta love those existential road signs, too. :-)
Posted by: Karen E. | October 16, 2006 at 10:02 AM
I'm another jealous one! Loretto Chapel was on the plan books for a summer road trip when I was a kid, we headed for Chicago, Canada and Niagra Falls instead.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 16, 2006 at 10:54 AM
You may also find Chimayo, which is located northeast of Santa Fe, worth visiting, if you're not too pressed for time:
http://www.chimayo.org/history.html
Posted by: Melissa | October 16, 2006 at 11:37 AM
LOL Ah yes, rather like "caution: rocks may fall."
Posted by: Beth | October 16, 2006 at 12:39 PM
The miraculous staircase?!
Oh, I'm the triple jealous one.
Please share pictures!!! Please.
Posted by: Cay G. | October 16, 2006 at 12:45 PM
"Gusty winds may exist" has me cracking up! Hilarious!
Posted by: Alice Gunther | July 24, 2007 at 12:44 AM