Warning: Santa Fe can get you.
The Route
We drove less than 100 miles today as we explored Santa Fe and
traveled to Bandelier National Monument.
About the Night
It was cool enough last night that blankets came out. We turned on the furnace for a short while
this morning to get rid of the chill.
About the Day
No need for A/C. It was pleasantly
cool all day.
We went into Santa Fe specifically to visit Loretto Chapel. Truth is, we
don’t think it’s possible to “see just one thing” in Santa Fe. Known for its Pueblo-style architecture,
historic district’s crooked streets that wind past adobe landmarks and creative
arts ... everything seems to captivate.
Our journey to Bandelier
National Monument was a September 18,
2013 do-over that we’ll try to do-over tomorrow. It was flooded the first time; it was
thundering and lightning when we arrived today.
Carol did laundry when we returned to the campground.
Dick finally got rid of his gauze wrappings and returned to short
pants.
On the Way
Historic District
Loretto Chapel
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| Carol at the Rosary Tree |
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| A model |
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| The Real Thing |
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| It was a scary climb when it had no handrails. |
Bakery
Angel’s Bakery & Café provided a delightful,
street-side, patio setting for a late breakfast. We both experimented with Huevos Ahogodos and decided it was a bit too spicy for a do-over.
On the Way to Bandelier
Scenes along US-285.
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| The artwork is such fun. |
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| Santa Fe Opera on the left |
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| Camel Rock |
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| Buffalo Thunder Resort |
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| Airstream caravan across from Buffalo Thunder Resort |
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| Storm clouds form over Bandelier |
The Campground
Rancheros de Santa Fe
Campground has
interesting history.
- Clint Eastwood’s 1978 movie “Every Which Way But Loose” was partially filmed here.
- Route 66 passed by the campground from 1926 to 1937.
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| Entrance |
Tomorrow
We’ll visit Bandelier on
the way to Taos.
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