Thursday 1st May until Saturday 3rd May saw us in Santa Fe. Take the High Road to Taos, from Taos to Santa Fe, it has great scenery. We were back to a biggish city. We stayed in the old part of the city at Hotel St Francis, great location and pretty good hotel.
This town is full of fantastic art, culture and atmosphere.
Typical Santa Fe
Typical Santa Fe
We covered the Loretta Chapel with the unsupported staircase and the San Miguel mission, the oldest church in Santa Fe.
The Bell Tower of the San Miguel Mission
We spent time at the Georgia O'Keefe museum and Andrew Smith Gallery where there was an Ansel Adams exhibition. These two galleries were extraordinary and really lay the foundation for the "Arts" of Santa Fe. We wandered the streets and embraced the Plaza, Santa Fe is a wonderful little town. On the first evening we had an early dinner at Rio Chama and then back to San Miguel Mission to listen to Anna Maria, a classical and flamingo guitarist and singer and a fanatical supporter of Santa Fe. A great afternoon and evening.
The Bell Tower of the San Miguel Mission
We spent time at the Georgia O'Keefe museum and Andrew Smith Gallery where there was an Ansel Adams exhibition. These two galleries were extraordinary and really lay the foundation for the "Arts" of Santa Fe. We wandered the streets and embraced the Plaza, Santa Fe is a wonderful little town. On the first evening we had an early dinner at Rio Chama and then back to San Miguel Mission to listen to Anna Maria, a classical and flamingo guitarist and singer and a fanatical supporter of Santa Fe. A great afternoon and evening.
Next day, breakfast at Cafe Pasqual's a Santa Fe must. We then wandered to Canyon Road, "The" art gallery road. There was an enormous number of galleries, probably too many. A significant variation of art and sculptures. Back into town and we visited a few more photographic galleries. Am amazing amount of great works. Early drinks in the plaza then Dinner at El Masen.
Typical art along Canyon Road
Typical art along Canyon Road
Last day on tour we had breakfast at oldest cafe in Santa Fe and then visited an Art Fair by Santa Fe Society of Artists. It was great.
This trip has been fantastic in many ways. The scenery has been enormous, spectacular, warm, red, threatening and friendly. The people, the food, the accommodation and towns have made us welcome and given us wonderful experiences. SouthWest USA is a must for anyone.
The only experience greater that SouthWest USA was to be able to do this trip with Arthur and Maz. We are blessed to have great friends.
Then back to NYC.
A wonderful trip.
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