October 24, 2010
We have been in Santa Fe for several days, straying very little from the RV park. This has been by choice, it's a nice park and we have been relaxing, but also due to threatening weather. Looking at the weather, today seemed the best shot at a drive to Taos.
And it was a wonderful day to drive along the Rio Grande, up hill all the way! The trees are golden! They just shimmered in the breezes, flashing the sunrays to show off their brilliance. We enjoyed a stroll through the town, I even bought myself a very cute hat. We also stopped at the visitor center for the Gorge. We got a lot of info in addition to getting our bearings.
The one thing I wanted to see was the Rio Grande Gorge. And it was well worth the extra drive northwest of town. At the gorge, you are on table land with mountains in the distance. A bridge spans the gap created by the river. It reminded me of the canyons we've visited. Who knows what will develop under that quarter mile of bridge over the next millennium. For now, though, it is a monochromatic wonder. The rock, minimal vegetation, and water are all a deep turquoise, brownish-blue. I was afraid of dropping my phone while taking pictures, therefore, the photos don't tell the whole story. Driving back to Santa Fe, the river and valley met on a more equal footing. Gradually the rock cliffs yielded to wide fertile valleys that have sustained people for many generations and cultures.
About the photos. I took quite a few. Unfortunately most of them turned out to be videos. This learning new stuff is a drag!
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