We quickly realized we didn't have enough time to see everything in Santa Fe & the surrounding areas, but we certainly got a taste of the history and culture in this northern NM spot. We saw 600 year old dwellings, the oldest church in N America, the historic town square, and the brothers!! Our 1 hour with the friends there on Wednesday night was pretty special too.
Authentic New Mexico food - it was wonderful!!
typical sighting - red chiles
Bandelier National Monument - climbing ladders to check out old Indian dwellings.
Russell & Ben took the ladders 140+ feet high to the highest dwelling. They seemed like little specks from where Trevin & I were watching. The view was fantastic from there - overlooking the valley. I had hoped to take a turn, but there wasn't time. Trevin wasn't interested in climbing that high, and I understood. Next time I'll be the first one up the ladder!