We had to leave Santa Fe and like so many places we have visited there is not enough time to visit all the museums and galleries. We could spend a week here as there is so much to do, the weather is lovely and the food delicious. We do have a schedule and have to move o,n so drove up to Taos and drove through another amazing vista. Taos is also arty like Santa Fe and has attracted many artists to live here.
We spent most of our time visiting the Taos Pueblo which has been continuously inhabited for nearly
one thousand years by Native Americans. The community has no water or electricity but has a stream which flows from the famous Blue Lake. There had been a terrible storm the night before so the locals were mending some of the adobe dwellings, using the traditional method of mixing earth, sand, charcoal and grass. It was a fascinating insight into their lives. The community also produces some excellent crafts and arts.
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| Chama |
We drove over the stunning Rio Grande Bridge and headed to a small place called Chama. Paul had visited here before as it is the home town of the Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad. His favourite little hotel/shop is for sale (only $450,000) and he would love to buy it as it is in the perfect location; in the San Andreas National Park and across the road from the railway yard. Chama was charming and we stayed in a lovely log cabin and had dinner in a real saloon bar with loads of character and characters.
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