Left:
Don't forget to close your car windows so that the burro's don't
reach in and drag something out! Don't worry, they're
friendly!
I spent a
few days last year at the Sandia Hostel. I like it because
it's on the side of a mountain. There always seems to be a
nice, cool breeze.
Came back
this year because I knew it would be a good place to take a break
from traveling--comfortable, clean, friendly. A good place to
lay back for a day or two and just take it easy.
The
owner had offered to take me on a burro ride up through the
mountain. But I felt in a rush to get home, so I declined
. Now I wish I had! Well, maybe next time! I hope.
Right:
Sandra, a fellow hosteller, and I drove to Chimayo. We
collected some "Holy Soil" there. I brought some home to a
friend of mine who wanted it.
Below:
El Santurio de Chimayo also known as the Lourdes of America.
To learn more about Chimayo check out this website:
Below:
A stand selling chilli pepper strands. (I know there's a special
name for them, but I forget.)
After
Chimayo, we drove to Santa Fe to see the market, walk around, and
find something to eat.
Left:
Bronze sculpture
Left:
The Market where artisens sold their jewelery.
Damn,
someday I'll learn how to flip these photos!
We
stopped for burritos in Santa Fe. They were too hot for me.
I
know it's a pain having to "crook" your neck to look at these
photos. Sorry. Someday I'll go back and fix them
all. Probably not. But I want to.
I'm
sure if/when I go to the Southwest again--I'll be stopping in at the
Sandia Mountain Hostel and have a cup of morning coffee under that
tree again!
