Sanctuary Gate

The small town of Rancho de Chimayo, just north of Santa Fe, has been inhabited for hundreds of years by the Native Americans, Mexicans and Spaniards.  Nearby is a small church, Santuario de Chimayo, that is famous and known for it's healing "dirt".  Pilgrams walk for miles to be blessed and hopefully cured.  It's a peaceful site that has recently been expanding due to the numbers of pilgrams who visit. 

"Sanctuary Gate"     © Kathy Dunham 2010

How Do I Turn on the Radio?

The old turquoise mining town of Cerrillos, New Mexico, is about as small a town as you can get where there are still people living in it.  Just south of Santa Fe at the beginning of the Turquoise Trail, the back road between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, this town had some innovative residents.  This old radio was perched high in a nook of the outer wall around a house.  There was long extension cord but I don't think there'll be much coming out of this music box. 

"How Do I Turn on the Radio?"    © Kathy Dunham 2010

The Bar - El Farol

 El Farol Restaurant, at the top of Canyon Road in Santa Fe offers a very Spanish menu.  Tapas and paella are some of the choices.  The food is good, they have Flamenco shows on the weekend and are the oldest restaurant in Santa Fe.

"The Bar - El Farol"    © Kathy Dunham 2010

Santuario de Chimayo

This old church about 30 minutes north of Santa Fe is considered the "Lourdes" of America.  Pilgrims flock here to partake of the "Holy Dirt", said to have curative powers.  Just a few hundred yards north of here is a fantastic restaurant...  Rancho de Chimayo.  Make sure you take the time to drive out for a great meal.

"Santuario de Chimayo"    © Kathy Dunham 2010

Santa Fe Hollyhocks

Two things I love, hollyhocks and Santa Fe, make a great combo.   If you're ever in Santa Fe in the summer you'll find plenty of these Eastern Mediterranean natives. 

"Santa Fe Hollyhocks"    © Kathy Dunham 2010

A Hat for Any Need

This haberdasher's in Santa Fe had every type of hat you could possibly want. Note the Tom Mix/Hopalong Cassidy style hat on the left. I personally like the red one with the beautiful beaded roses.

"A Hat for Any Need" © Kathy Dunham 2009