Sunny, blue skies and t-shirts -- we're off on the Turquoise Trail to Santa Fe. Catch you later tonight.
Sorry I didn't post last night. Keep reading to find out why.
We did make it up the Turquoise Trail which goes through the "town" of Madrid (pronounced MAD' rid). Those of you who watched Wild Hogs might know that the movie was filmed in part in that town. It's a little mountain town full of artisans. We had a great time looking at all the turquoise and Mexican pottery, hand-made chaps, etc. Then on the road again to Santa Fe.
Unfortunately, when we got there, Bren was having some problems with her bike so we stopped at the Harley Shop there. They were able to work on her bike yet that day so Lou, Denise & Bren stayed there and had lunch. Bill and I went into the Plaza in Santa Fe for lunch. Santa Fe, which means "Holy Faith," was founded in 1607 (the second oldest town in the U.S.) and joined the United States of America in 1912. The full name of our city, the location of New Mexico's state capitol, is "La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asis," or "The Royal City of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi." We also stopped at the Capitol Building which is shaped in the state' Zia sun symbol and nicknamed Round House. The Capitol is security free which just blows my mind. It houses an extensive art collection. Next we stopped at the Loretto Chapel and its famous "miraculous" staircase. Two mysteries surround the spiral staircase in the Loretto Chapel: the identity of its builder and the physics of its construction. To read more, click this link . Sorry I can't post pics. I forgot to take my camera yesterday.
Brenda's bike was finished so we road back to the Harley Shop to meet them. Now comes the part about why I didn't post last night. Bill decided to take us on a ride since we didn't get much riding in yesterday. He took us to Las Vegas (no not the Nevada Las Vegas) and then from there up the High Road to Taos. Proably was a beautiful ride but it was getting dark by then, a little rainy AND freezing cold to those of us not on the luxury bikes! After the High Road to Taos, we had to ride back down (2.5 hours) to Albuquerque. We pulled into the campground at 10:30 p.m.!! I know this will become a cherished memory at some point BUT NOT FOR A LONG WHILE!!
Well, we're up and ready for another one though, so call me stupid but here I go again. We're going to head back up the High Road (maybe this time we'll be able to see and appreciate it's beauty) to Taos. We want to visit the Taos Pueblo. More on that tonight (or will it be tomorrow morning). We shall see. Catch you later
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