Morning walkers

Got lot's of pictures, so I break my tradition and publish multiple images in one posting.

My early morning walks (well not that early) were a pleasant time to look for photos. And a really enjoyable part of the trip.

As usual, click for bigger images.

Self portrait

Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe is very much associated with Santa Fe even though as far as I know she never lived there. Her Ghost Ranch is about an hour drive north and west, but that does not stop Santa Fe from hosting the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. It was a pleasant and informative visit and I did enjoy it very much. Not too big, but a good representation of her life and ground breaking work.

On the way out (exit through the gift shop) I picked up a souvenir that pretty much captures my own philosophy.

Pueblo style

The second architectural style of Santa Fe is Pueblo style, or more accurately, Pueblo Revival style. Actually I should have listed that as the first approved style because it is the oldest. Originally it was made of sun baked mud bricks stacked then plastered over with more mud. The exposed wood beams were to support the roof, but of course that style of building is not used today... only the look is preserved.

There are, however, examples of very old buildings still standing that are genuine adobe (not Photo-shopped)/Pueblo... some even hundreds of (or even a thousand) years old. That is some good mud.

Mission style

Within the central historic center of Santa Fe there are only two architectural styles allowed by code, and this is one of them: Mission Style.

Bummer of a sign

We had two very good meals in this lively little restaurant, so it is a little ironic that the Do Not Enter sign is so prevalent at the front door.

Santa Fe

After our long weekend in the Adirondacks it was on to SantaFe, New Mexico, a town of history, art, turquoise, great food and terrific weather. I will be posting images for the next week or so, but try to stay away form the obvious tourist pictures and instead look for details that I find interesting (as usual).

Adirondack yellow daisies

In the shadow of Blue Mountain

Golden hour at the edge of the lake

Window

Have a seat

Yes they have Adirondack chairs in the Adirondacks. And there is plenty of room for you to sit and have some conversation.

Buttermilk Falls

The significant rain of the last few weeks has set the Raquette River into a torrent. There was even mist in the air reminding my of being at Niagara Falls.

Sitting room

During our visit to the Hedges on Blue Mountain Lake we stayed at the historic main lodge. Attached to the building is this sitting room still decorated in rustic Adirondack style with birch bark coverings, logs and twigs. It was relaxing and quiet place to unwind.

Rocks

The point, Hedges Blue Mountain Lake

Flower ball

So is it a flower ball, or a ball of flowers? Either way it is quite an amazing specimen growing wild along the trail.