It was cloudy during our stay in Albuquerque, but the early morning light was visible as the sun came up. Glad I got up early to capture some color in the sky!
Between the Silos
Spotted at Los Poblanos Farm, Albuquerque
Silos!
The last night of our New Mexico trip was spent on a lavender farm, which Lonnie found online. It was fantastic in many ways- lavender growing right outside our room (which looked like it was decorated by Martha Stewart or Joanna Gaines), peacocks, and a fantastic restaurant to name a few.
I was sold the minute I saw SILOS!
San Felipe de Neri
The centerpiece of Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque is San Felipe de Neri Church- built in 1793 (replacing an older church built in 1709) during the Spanish colonial period. We didn’t get to go in, but I took lots of photos outside.
Done for the Day
Another Albuquerque jewelry seller
There is something this that reminds me of Whistler’s Mother!
Local Color
Colorful Albuquerque street scenes
The Entrance
There is something about old doors and windows in towns of the Southwest. I can’t pass one by without bringing out my camera!
On a side street in Albuquerque.
Broken
On display along a street in Albuequerque- a broken wagon wheel.
The Jewelry Seller
Spotted in Albuquerque. I love how the cell phone complements the turquoise jewelry in her display.
Patriotism
Spotted on an old building in Mesilla. I’m not sure about the black lines- unless they are supposed to be folds.
Mesilla Scenes
More from Mesilla
Windows of Mesilla
More views of Mesilla windows-
La Ventana de Mesilla
On our trip to New Mexico, we visited Old Mesilla, near where my grandparents lived in Mesilla Park. Mesilla was settled by families from New Mexico and Mexico, but, after the Gadsden Purchase, became part of the United States. During the Civil War, Mesilla was the capital of the Arizona Territory!
As we walked around, we noticed many references to Billy the Kid and discovered that he had been tried and sentenced to death at the county courthouse. However, he escaped before the sentence could be carried out (only to be shot down later by Pat Garrett!).
End of history lesson!
Here is one of the local shops.
Frida
We stayed in the Davy Crockett room at our Tucson hotel, but it was Frida Kahlo’s eyes that followed us everywhere!
Through the Gates
Below is a view of the tower on Skeen Hall at New Mexico State University, as seen through the Miller Field Gates which used to serve as the entrance to the athletic fields. Although the gates weren’t constructed until 1924, I like to think that I was walking on the grounds where my grandfather coached. Because this was taken in New Mexico, I added some Georgia O’Keeffe painting effects in Topaz Impression- although I have to say the photo looks pretty much as it did straight out of camera.
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