The Road To Taos
On the second full day of our trip, we made the journey to Taos. On the way there, we were able to get a glimpse of the Rio Grande Gorge, which we saw close up on the return trip. While in Taos, we visited Ranchos de Taos, the most photographed church in America. It is simple and elegant, built by Spanish settlers and Pueblo Indians from adobe bricks of clay, sand and straw. After leaving the church, we walked around Taos, checking out the goods of the many street vendors and shops. Click here for more Taos pictures (there are more albums below too!).
This picture was taken on the road to Taos - you can see the Rio Grande Gorge is in the distance.
Ranchos de Taos - Mission Church of Saint Francis of Assisi - so peaceful.
After spending time walking around Taos, we checked out the Taos Pueblo, a "living pueblo" that has been continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years. It was neat to see how some native americans continue to live in much the same way as their ancestors. More pictures from our visit to the Pueblo here.
The cemetery (below) was incredibly interesting - although we saw markers dating back hundreds of years, some were as recent as only a few years ago.
We took the long way back to Santa Fe in order to drive over the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. After reaching the other side, we (well, some of us) walked the bridge to see the spectacular view. Even though I have no fear of heights, I have to admit it was a bit scary - and everytime a tractor trailer went over the bridge, a lost a few days off of my life! More pictures here.
Auntie Kelly and Uncle Mike brought Felix along to check out the view.
This picture was taken on the road to Taos - you can see the Rio Grande Gorge is in the distance.
Ranchos de Taos - Mission Church of Saint Francis of Assisi - so peaceful.
After spending time walking around Taos, we checked out the Taos Pueblo, a "living pueblo" that has been continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years. It was neat to see how some native americans continue to live in much the same way as their ancestors. More pictures from our visit to the Pueblo here.
The cemetery (below) was incredibly interesting - although we saw markers dating back hundreds of years, some were as recent as only a few years ago.
We took the long way back to Santa Fe in order to drive over the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. After reaching the other side, we (well, some of us) walked the bridge to see the spectacular view. Even though I have no fear of heights, I have to admit it was a bit scary - and everytime a tractor trailer went over the bridge, a lost a few days off of my life! More pictures here.
Auntie Kelly and Uncle Mike brought Felix along to check out the view.
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