We are in the Santa Fe, Taos, Bloomfield area where there are many ruins of the pueblo indian/ancient native peoples who left this area about 700 years ago to the mystery of archeologists. The masonry work of these ruins is and kivas (religious circles) is a thing of beauty. The Aztec Ruins are misnamed only because the early settlers did not know the of the pueblo people who inhabited this area.
This is the first reconstructed Kiva we have seen and being inside is truly a special experience.
The town of Bloomfield is a center for natural gas and oil companies which made it seem like a town of pick up trucks, all of which had flags flying high. We finally talked to local who explained that when on the back narrow dirt roads they needed that flag to warn an oncoming truck. Our informant was a mature gentleman who noted that the young whipper-snappers always seemed to be in a hurry no matter what the road condition.
Yellow rocks, hawks, bluebirds, bluegreen sage, juniper, and pinion pine make a beautiful scene at our camp.
We are so far north in New Mexico we can see into Colorado.
I thought I was acclimated to the altitude, but……
Most State Parks are located around a dam and water. Always a nice treat for Daisy.
Another amazing western geological formation!
We are going up over a pass to get into Taos.
As we descend into Taos.
The bridge over the Rio Grande just as entering Taos.
We are camped at the Taos RV park with electricity and it is time to get rid of the desert dust.
We visit a class mate of Jamies from prep school who lives just north of Taos in the delightful small town of Arroyo Seco.
Oh, to live in such a beautiful place no matter which way we look.
We are at 8,000 feet and Daisy seems to be doing okay!
We will next go to southern Colorado to meet up with Diana and Paul and camp for a week. See you then.
We will next go to southern Colorado to meet up with Diana and Paul and camp for a week. See you then.
