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We chose the historic La Fonda Hotel for our girls’ trip west and it was a hit. Some rooms have fireplaces and you should get one if available. Staff brings up wood and starts it for you, with plenty of reserve wood so you can keep the fast-burning pinon wood-fed fire going. They also bring up hot chocolate and New Mexico’s official state cookie (for real, first state to have an official… Read More
It made no sense to me. What the heck was Meow Wolf. I even went to their website and wasn’t clear. One of our friends had heard it was a must-experience and we heard more of the same from the locals. We had to give it a try. In short, it’s an interactive, art installation. A collaborative effort by dozens of young creative minds in the written word, art, graphics, music and… Read More
We set out early with a private guide, for a day-long tour of the surrounding area. It was cold and dry as we climbed on what’s known as the “high road” to an elevation more than 9,000’, higher than Santa Fe at just under 7,200’. At first glance, the landscape just looks brown, but we learned to see the subtle shades, desert colors and really appreciate the scenery under the guidance of… Read More
Finally arrived in my 50th state. It wasn’t an easy journey. For many years I’ve wanted to visit Santa Fe and, despite a long delay with our flights and some temporarily missing luggage, I’m finally here. It’s special to be with a group of good girlfriends and to share some days of intense conversation, laughs and new adventures. Established in 1610, Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the US, and… Read More
