Really, no joking! The New Mexican’s are so very nice and we’re able to wave and say “Hi” to people without them looking away or ignoring us (yes, you folks from Utah, California, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada should be taking notes here and know that if someone waves at you it doesn’t mean they know you or that they are going to hurt you in some way.) It’s like we’re back in the Midwest again and do love it that people will go out of their way to wave. They also talk with a drawl so we know we’ve made it to the Southern states. For example, “W” is pronounced “Double-ya” instead of “Double-you” – right Eric???
Also, we thought of New Mexico as pure desert – like the second we drove out of the mountains in Colorado it would be insta-desert, but where we are now outside of Chama in the Heron Lake State Park, there are trees, lakes, and shade. Of course we’re in the Northern section now and it may be different South, but we sure think it’s beautiful here. Our campsite is nestled amongst tall pines and there are some great walking trails around the lake. Of course, today the heat is back on and it is suppose to be 100 degrees. Who turned up the heat?
DAY TRIP TO TAOS: We drove into Taos yesterday, May 30th, and what an outstanding drive that was over on Highway 64. It went through mountains filled with aspen trees (by now you may have noticed those are my favorite trees) and pines, old ranches and roaming horses and cattle. Snow patches up on top. As you may know, Taos is known for being an artsy town and that was quite obvious. Outside of town, out in the desert were close to 100 earth-friendly, solar-paneled & bio diesel fueled, half underground, funky decorated homes. Super cool and what a great use of the area out there. We took some pictures for you to check them out as we were quite impressed with these homes that were made using recycled tires and mud. The town itself is filled with all pueblo buildings (even McDonalds) and art shops. Matt decided to get himself a straw cowboy hat and now he officially fits in with the locals. We then drove up the mountain to the Taos Sky Valley ski area and although there wasn’t any snow it was still a great drive. Reminded us of the drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah with steep sides and the rushing water along the side of the road. Seems like it would be a great ski spot in the winter.
Off to Santa Fe tomorrow, Sunday, June 1st. Happy June & Happy birthday to my Gramps who is 85 years young on June 2nd!!! Cheers!
NOTES FROM PREVIOUS POSTS:
1) I lied. We’ve been to 7 states. In one of my last posts I said 6, but forgot all about Utah, so here I am apologizing and fixing my mistake. First one this year, so no biggie, right?
2) I was able to post my last 2 posts quickly in a hotel parking lot in Taos. Yes, it’s a good thing that hotels have signs out front that say, “FREE WI-FI”, this way I know if we can hide in a corner we can use it for about 20 minutes without being noticed. I will not mention the hotel for fear they’ll come after me (hee, hee) - well probably not in New Mexico – too friendly! Anyway, not sure when else I’ll be able to respond to some of your emails, but know we’re safe and doing fabulously. Seriously ya’ll.
Also, we thought of New Mexico as pure desert – like the second we drove out of the mountains in Colorado it would be insta-desert, but where we are now outside of Chama in the Heron Lake State Park, there are trees, lakes, and shade. Of course we’re in the Northern section now and it may be different South, but we sure think it’s beautiful here. Our campsite is nestled amongst tall pines and there are some great walking trails around the lake. Of course, today the heat is back on and it is suppose to be 100 degrees. Who turned up the heat?
DAY TRIP TO TAOS: We drove into Taos yesterday, May 30th, and what an outstanding drive that was over on Highway 64. It went through mountains filled with aspen trees (by now you may have noticed those are my favorite trees) and pines, old ranches and roaming horses and cattle. Snow patches up on top. As you may know, Taos is known for being an artsy town and that was quite obvious. Outside of town, out in the desert were close to 100 earth-friendly, solar-paneled & bio diesel fueled, half underground, funky decorated homes. Super cool and what a great use of the area out there. We took some pictures for you to check them out as we were quite impressed with these homes that were made using recycled tires and mud. The town itself is filled with all pueblo buildings (even McDonalds) and art shops. Matt decided to get himself a straw cowboy hat and now he officially fits in with the locals. We then drove up the mountain to the Taos Sky Valley ski area and although there wasn’t any snow it was still a great drive. Reminded us of the drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah with steep sides and the rushing water along the side of the road. Seems like it would be a great ski spot in the winter.
Off to Santa Fe tomorrow, Sunday, June 1st. Happy June & Happy birthday to my Gramps who is 85 years young on June 2nd!!! Cheers!
NOTES FROM PREVIOUS POSTS:
1) I lied. We’ve been to 7 states. In one of my last posts I said 6, but forgot all about Utah, so here I am apologizing and fixing my mistake. First one this year, so no biggie, right?
2) I was able to post my last 2 posts quickly in a hotel parking lot in Taos. Yes, it’s a good thing that hotels have signs out front that say, “FREE WI-FI”, this way I know if we can hide in a corner we can use it for about 20 minutes without being noticed. I will not mention the hotel for fear they’ll come after me (hee, hee) - well probably not in New Mexico – too friendly! Anyway, not sure when else I’ll be able to respond to some of your emails, but know we’re safe and doing fabulously. Seriously ya’ll.
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