My folks zoomed through the rest of Oklahoma and I can tell they are starting to feel the pull of home. My faithful steed Oscar (the always steady Ford that carries me) and I are getting anxious for our home in the desert too!
We pulled into New Mexico and headed to Santa Fe. What a great way to begin our re-introduction to the west.
And the oldest house!
And just beautiful art everywhere. Fun place to hang out and shop. We had an excellent southwest lunch too.
Then on to Albuquerque and a great trip down the Tourquoise Trail ending in a super sunset ride in the tram.
We visited around the city and especially enjoyed the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. A great museum with amazing art from the 19 pueblos.
Driving down the road we once again passed the Continental Divide...do you know what that means? I do! Alan quizzes Robin daily about these types of things!
Down the road we roll to the Petrified Firest...
And then off to Walnut Canyon National Monument...a fascinating place where native Americans lived in the 1200's or so in caves built in the canyon walls. We hiked down into the canyon and it was amazing.
Then we stopped at the granddaddy of great spots for a final bit of inspiration...
We spent the day at all the great spots around the rim and then enjoyed a perfect sunset. What a grand way to end our southwest tour. We're bound for the desert!
Back in our old stomping grounds! You were the in the best time of year! I do miss the Grand Canyon! What an adventure you're having! And what about the NW? Heading this way? xoxo
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