Saturday evening we walked around the town plaza and did some window shopping. They had some very stylish clothes on sale, but downtown Santa Fe is probably not where you want to make your purchases, unless you're rich or plan on parting with a kidney. We then had dinner at an Italian place, and got some of the best pizza ever, at a very reasonable price.
We also got to talk to the couple next to us. It began when the woman asked us what language we were speaking, and was thrilled to discover it was Norwegian. Turns out she was originally from Minnesota, had Norwegian ancestry on her mother's side and she and Astrid were soon lost in a conversation about lutefisk and lefse. You could see her eyes light up as she described how her parents would prepare and then consume it, what the flavor was like, etc. Hating fish, I kinda zoned out, but there was no mistaking the real passion there and it was a very pleasant and happy conversation.
Today we started off with a museum tour at the Palace of the Governors, built in 1610. Sadly they didn't allow photography, but trust me, it's worth a visit. If they have a guided tour there, take that too. We did, and got a highly entertaining and informative introduction to the history and culture of New Mexico, it really is the most fascinating blend of Injun, Spanish and Anglo cultures.
The high altitude means that the sun will bake you, even when it's not very warm in the air (like in November). We took a little ride up in the mountains behind the city after the museum trip, and it was both very hot and very cold, if that makes any sense.
All pics here.
Saturday evening I came across this sign in a store. Ehehehehe.
Typical example of a Santa Fe building.
The Plaza is the centre of town, both culturally and geographically. The Palace of the Governors to the left, with injuns sitting outside, selling their goods to tourists, - of which there aren't that many in November.
Santa Fe, as seen from the mountains.
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