More Things I'll Miss About Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a great walking city. It feels more like a town than a city really - there are no tall buildings here, and the old Spanish architecture has been well-preserved. Santa Fe recently celebrated its 400th anniversary - that's right, I said 400! In fact, it claims the status of "oldest capital city" in the U.S., because it was a capital city in Mexico before the territory became the U.S. state of New Mexico. As an aside, I am amazed at how many people (Americans) do not seem to understand that New Mexico is one of the 50 states of the U.S.A.! When we moved here from Arizona, we had a heck of a time convincing the person at Allstate to give us car insurance, because she was convinced New Mexico was not in the U.S. Why the concept is any different from New Hampshire and New York, I don't know; but it seems difficult for some folks to grasp. But I digress.... :D

Santa Fe's downtown streets are narrow and winding. They remind me a little of the streets of Old Quebec. The Plaza is the central gathering place, where major events like Indian Market are held. On any given day, the Plaza buzzes with the energy of tourists, vendors and street musicians. It's where you go on the 4th of July for the pancake breakfast and the bands that play all day. So here are a few more pictures we took when we were around and about town the other day. Enjoy!




The Plaza on a sunny spring day. Soon the trees will leaf out and it will look beautiful. In the background is The Palace of the Governors, where the Native Americans sell their jewelry and pottery. As s I understand it, The Palace of the Governors was the secret entrance for the scientists who began working on the atomic bomb. Not my favorite part of the Santa Fe story, except for the intrigue.

 

The Lensic, where many wonderful cultural events are held. I've seen plays and concerts here, also also saw/heard writer Anne Lamott speak here one wonderful night.

 

The cathedral, right in the center of town. The La Fonda Hotel is on the right.

Closer view of the cathedral



Inside, it is SPECTACULAR!



Front doors of the church

Beautiful artictecture

Lobby of the La Fonda Holel

One of our favorite dining spots - Burro Alley Cafe on W. San Franscisco Street

Lots of boutiques with great fashion



These shoes are funky, but I kind of like and want them. What do you think??



And as promised, a picture of me sitting in our empty living room of the Tiny Little Unit, in my new beach chair and wearing my new red boots.  P.S. Never let someone take a picture of you sitting down, it's not a good angle!