We took the back way (The Turquoise Trail) on Highway 14. This is Camel Rock --
There was some evidence that Spring is actually here! I think these are apple blossoms --
We went through several pretty much abandoned mining towns to the little village of Chimayo. Juni and Tom wanted to take us to see the church there, the Santuario de Chimayo.
This the sanctuary. Unfortunately, they ask that there be no photography in the church, so I have no pictures of the interior.
These are a couple of the mosaics on the outside walls --
Here's our crew in the courtyard --
From Chimaya we went on to Santa Fe (after a delicious Mexican lunch). Of course, that didn't prevent us from making an ice cream stop late in the afternoon.
It was a beautiful afternoon. Tom and Forry found a sunny spot in the Plaza to sit and talk while Juni and I checked out the shops in the blocks around. We saw lots of very pretty stuff, but only bought some hair clips.
One of the things I really enjoy about Santa Fe is the architecture. We didn't visit here this time, but this is the museum building where there are many of Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings.
We returned to Albuquerque about 6:30, a tired, but happy crew.
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