We are home from our trip to Santa Fe and I have begun one of my favorite things about vacations - thinking about it! It usually takes a little time and distance for me to come to any conclusions about places we visit, especially when it's a place we have never been before.
I have mixed feelings about Santa Fe right now. I loved the adobe buildings, which were everywhere, and gave a sense of age and a distinct place in the world. The scenery wasn't as beautiful as I find it to be in Southern Utah and Arizona, and I find myself wondering about Georgia O'Keefe who was so fastinated by the place and was so inspired with her painting.
I did not feel a spiritual connection there - which I do feel in the red rock country. I did not feel inspired to write much, although I took a lot of notes and may tackle some pieces soon.
I was very concerned about the food there, because my poor taste buds and stomach can not tolerate too many spicey, hot things, but for the most part I was able to find things I could eat and several meals we had were very good. It was fun to look through the books and magazines and pick out a different restaurant for each meal.
Unfortunately the Farmer's Market was only open on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, so my notions of going there every day and buying fresh produce to cook, did not pan out. And, unlike Michigan this time of year, there are no roadside stands of farmers selling produce each day.
It was good to get away and our trip out by train and back by plane were pleasant and uneventful. Our little casita we rented for the week was perfect and only a few blocks from town and the center of everything.
I'll share samples of any writing I do about the trip in the near future.
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