Salem, Massachussetts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem%2C_Massachusetts
Located in Essex County, this small village in Massachusetts through the ages turned into a small city of 40,407. (2000 census) The name “Salem” comes from the Hebrew word “shalom”, meaning peace. Though in the 1600’s, it did not portray “Peace”. Most famous for the Salem Witch Trials, this town had alot to repair [...]
The Enchanted Circle
Have you ever heard of this mesmerizing location? What exactly is it? It is New Mexico’s alluring 84 mile scenic byway that loops through the Carson National Forest’s astonishing wooded valleys and magnificent mountain passes. Taking this drive you’ll discover the rich history and culture of New Mexico wandering through [...]
San Francisco De Asis churchHwy 68 in Rancho de Taoshttp://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/amsw/sw44.htm
Established around 1772, this church is one of the most known and photographed of all missions in the American Southwest. Made by the Spanish colonists, this handcrafted real adobe building houses twin bell towers and an arched portal entrance overlooking a enclosed courtyard. Still an active [...]
PilarHwy 68 towards Taos from Santa Fe, NM
“In 1795 twenty-five families were granted land along the Rio Grande at Pilar, then known as Ciene’ guilla. The Battle of Cieneguilla was fought at Embudo Mountain near here in March 1854. A large force of Utes and Jicarilla Apaches inflicted heavy losses on sixty dragoons from [...]
Wednesday, 9 November 2005
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Curving down the roads through the adobe bricked neighbourhoods of Santa Fe, I made my way up to the top of what is called “Museum Hill”. It’s where most of Santa Fe’s museums reside. Unfortunately, I have limited time and budget, so I only paid to go into [...]
The Santa Fe Trail - The Road to Opportunity“For almost 60 years, from 1821 to 1880, the Santa Fe Trail was part of a complex web of international trade and business. The trail began as a connection from the Missouri frontier in the United States to Santa Fe in New Mexico. Spanning 900 miles the [...]
Tortilla Flats3139 Cerillos RoadSanta Fe, NM505-471-8685A homestyle New Mexican Cuisine restaurant featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a cantina. A taste of New Mexico. I encountered great service and hospitality, a very nice tasty and strong margarita, good salsa (though the chips weren’t the greatest), and an excellent stuffed Sopapilla meal. I ordered the Chicken and [...]