Seems like the artistic epicentre of New Mexico!
These guys have more artistic talent in their little fingers than I have
in total. The wonderful statues that popped up all over the town....
In Santa Fe, we stayed in the El Rey Inn. Excellent
choice, though I say it myself. Pleasantly situated and good rooms with
an OK breakfast.
The city is an
artistic epicentre of all kinds of creative talent.
Fine arts everywhere, 'if you don't like art, you
shouldn't be here' as our tour driver, Scott told us.
This is an interesting cathedral built by myriads of
imported stone masons from Italy. Lots of amusing stories about its
construction, but I'm just a photographer with a bad memory!
I do remember that this was the first native Indian
saint.
These are the doors of the
cathedral, each panel tells a story of Santa Fe's history.
This panel tells you more about the lady saint above.
Inside is quite beautiful and not at all gloomy as
most of our European cathedrals tend to be.
Spot the photographer.
Adobe style pueblo accommodation.
and something for doggy...
You need well lined pockets to shop for a little
garden furniture around here.
One of the original pueblos built of mud excavated
from its own site; hence its lower than street level.
Importance is single letter registration plates.
People tend to congregate around the Plaza just to
sit and chat, or just sit and sell stuff to tourists.
