On our recent New Mexico vacation we spend just one full day in Santa Fe before returning home. But we saw and did a lot in that one afternoon, and one full day afterward.
The monsoon was going on so every afternoon it would cloud up and rain. Usually just a little bit but on our final evening we had to call the hotel for help so they sent their shuttle. Saved us from getting soaking wet.
Santa Fe is a mixture of the old and the new. I remember as a little kid living in Coyote and mom would take us shopping in Santa Fe. Those art galleries and fancy shops that are there now? They used to be Woolworths, JC Penney’s, Western Auto. Lots of tourists back then as well but Santa Fe was a town where regular people lived.
It’s got some great museums. This is the courtyard at the New Mexico Museum of Art.
And food. I forget just how much I like New Mexican food until I go back. How about some chicken enchiladas with green chili sauce for lunch?
And history? Ancient history and modern history. I saw this little plaque at the back of a store. 109 East Palace was the address where everybody who worked at Los Alamos during the World War I first reported to duty. I read a book about the goings on, 109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer and the Secret City of Los Alamos by Jennet Conant I love reading about the makings of the Atomic Bomb way back when. It was a huge nationwide effort and involved lots of people. My mother worked as a secretary at the Hanford Nuclear Works in Washington which used a reactor to produce plutonium and chemical processing to enrich it. Plutonium from Hanford was used in the first atomic explosion in New Mexico at the Trinity site.
I’m linking with Skywatch Friday.
…chicken enchiladas with green chili sauce, yum!
Ditto I guess, never tasted one but it looks and sounds good.
You have amazing travels! There is much to see in your country.
Awesome sky shot and wonderful trip ~ have fond memories of New Mexico ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Wow, that looks totally delicious. And your opening photo is jaw-dropping! Really makes me want to visit.
In the 1970’s I considered moving to Sante Fe. I moved to Florida instead. I love all your photos. Adobe houses are so gorgeous. I’ve never gotten the chance to visit there. I loved the post.
The skies are pretty and very dramatic! I love the first image and the photo of the museum courtyard.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Wow … your mom had quite an interesting job. Not keen on actual explosions, but interested in the history of how such things come about. Also, love the architecture as well as your new header!
C’est un ciel vertigineux
Dramatic skies! Interesting post too. I’ve never been to New Mexico, but I went to Arizona and the Grand Canyon.
Beautiful shots.
Santa Fe is my favorite place to visit when going through New Mexico. I love the architecture and all the amazing sculptures. I also found the plaque very interesting and a complete surprise. I read an interesting article about Oppenheimer’s famous quote recently. You can find it here:
https://www.wired.com/story/manhattan-project-robert-oppenheimer/
Gorgeous photos!
love the first image! so, Santa Fe is also a town losing it to tourist numbers? that can be tricky.
I would love some of that lunch, yes, please. Only been to Santa Fe once and I enjoyed all your pictures. I had blue corn and red pepper jelly for the first time. This was in 1979, years before they became popular elsewhere.
Amazing skies, Place looks beautiful.
Happy weekend.
I’ve always wanted to visit NM and your photos solidify the area’s beauty. The food looks scrumptious too.
Gorgeous sky! Santa Fe is definitely a place I need to visit.
Me gustaron los cielos en especial la primera. foto Me dio ganas de las enchiladas. Te mando un beso
Awesome photos, very dramatic skies and delicious Mexican food. Your header is absolutely beauriful, I love it. Have a great weekend.