--Santa Fe--

Santa Fe is our last trip for awhile. We had a BALL- We spent time with my darling brother-in-law and his partner, at their wonderful new home outside of Santa Fe, where "retirement" was always the DREAM...

Brad wanted a part-time job, and instead, has landed himself a wonderful job at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum as the head of Events at the Museum... We arranged for us to have a special viewing at the research facility that has all of Georgia's artifacts, and we were able to see all of her art supplies, and research materials, as well as preliminary drawings for paintings, and even her clothing.... It was quite cool, I thought...
We spent one morning driving up to Chimayo, a very old Church , where miracles are aided by the "sacred soil", which can be scooped up from the floor of the church, to provide a blessing to those who visit.... It was scenic, and very enjoyable.
We visited all the cool galleries and shops in Santa Fe's Plaza, and Canyon Road, and went to the famous cathedral that dates back to the 1600's. The weather was very co-operative, as well. It gets cool in the evening, and the elevation provides spectacular sunsets, and sunrises, too.. We would sit outside under the portal in early evening for cocktail hour, and enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, breathtaking !

We had a spectacular visit, including wonderful restaurants of Santa Fe, like the Pink Adobe, with it's famous lobster salad, and home-cookin', too. We felt like celebrities, and were given the royal treatment. What a great time we had, thank ......you, Michael and Brad. It was S O much fun !!!!!