If you didn’t know, Arizona is pretty much on fire.
The week we were in Santa Fe wasn’t “horrible,” but it wasn’t the normal scenic lusciousness either. The crystal-clear mountains were murky. The air was cough-able.
Here’re the pictures from the first day of our trip:
Heidi and I didn’t realize how much the smoke was affecting us until we left. Then we found out George and April + family decided to leave after we did because of the air conditions. They went on an impromptu vacation to visit family out of state. Hopefully the weather was better there!
Here’s their family:
I convinced this antelope buck to leave the tree sprouts alone — with my bare hands!
Santa Fe is known for its chiles. (Red, Green, or Christmas). Spread over their enchiladas, I preferred Green — but I think that’s just because those were the specialty for the restaurants Heidi and I went to.
And “The French Pastry Shop and Creperie” in downtown Santa Fe was incredible. It made me miss the Medici Bakery in Hyde Park. Anyone who loves high-quality croissants or crepes should make this a priority.
As much as you can “have a blast” at ancient ruins, we really enjoyed Bandelier, Pecos and Chimayo.
Here’s Heidi and I at Bandelier — mid-day in full sunlight made my external flash essential!
And in perhaps the craziest sighting: at the Shiboni art center, I found a bronze Horned Frog. Made this TCU Alum proud:
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