Travel experiences, memories and stories about exploring this great planet of ours

Velarde, NM – Hwy 64, NM© 2005 technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view.   VELARDEOn the Camino Real“Founded in 1875, this small farming community was first named “La Jolla”. It was once famous for finely woven blankets. Here the Camino Real left the Rio Grande and followed a canyon northeast to Embudo Creek where it [...]

The San Geronimo Church built in 1850 is a Registered National Historic Landmark. It is one of the youngest buildings in the village. It is an extroadinary example of the architectural achievements of the natives. As you enter, note the fine carved wooden beams of vigas and choir loft. The thickness of the adobe walls [...]

“Red Willow Creek”THE RIVER is named after the willows that grow along the banks and is considered the life source and sole source of drinking water for the natives of the Taos Pueblo. Water is carried to the home by pottery and/or water pails. It divids the Pueblo in the “North Side” and the “South [...]

The Taos Pueblo CemeteryThe first location for the original San Geronimo Church that was built in 1619 by Spanish priests with Indian labor, where they forced the people of the Taos Pueblo into Catholicism and slavery in order to become “civilized”. This is what led into what is called the “Pueblo revolt of 1680″. The [...]

Taos PuebloPO BOX 1846Taos, NM 87571505.758.1028www.taospueblo.com“The Place of the Red Willows”Taos, New Mexico“The First Living World Heritage”. The original Taos Pueblo home and village. Many consider this Pueblo to be the oldest continuously inhabited community in the U.S. Seasonally there are events, ceremonies, and dances showing our history still active today. Many different arts and [...]

Eagle Nest LakeHwy 64, New Mexicohttp://www.eaglenestlake.org/A very large, beautiful man-made lake that was created by ranchers in 1918 for irrigation. It’s a 2200 acre lake that is conveniently located by the ski resorts of Angel Fire and the artistic community of Taos. Also very close to the rock climbing paradise in Cimarron Canyon. Well know [...]

Llama FoundationLlama, New MexicoWhile visiting a friend’s place on what was described to me as the Llama foundation, the only thing I could find out about the lands was the Llama Deara Ranch which I assume is located there and gives an idea of the residents. The Llama Foundation lands are nearby Taos New Mexico [...]

Chili’s Off I270/Denver, Colorado265 S. Abilene St. * Aurora, CO 80012-1404 * Phone: 720-859-1192 * ChilisYou’re typical Chilis as far as the chain goes. Its right off the I-270 heading towards Colorado Springs from the Denver International Airport. Very festive and extremely friendly and fast staff. I was in and out with a smile on [...]

Tawon Thai 3410 Fremont Ave N, Seattle Fremont 206-633-4545 Downtown Fremont, this artsy and very aesthetic thai palace will satiate your appetite. Spice not as hot as they should deliver, but the food is very good. Good service and good selections. Fine dining. Great places for dates. I had the Pad Thai and Spring Rolls [...]