May 24th ~ Claremore, OK
Philbrook Mansion and reflecting pool
Back on Route 66 out of Oklahoma City, we made our way north toward Tulsa. I have enjoyed seeing some of the old classic cars along the way and today we were treated to seeing a couple more. Continue reading
May 23rd ~ Oklahoma City, OK
Murray Building after the blast that killed 168 people
Declared by Yelp a “Top 10 Museum in America”, I was anxious to see it for myself. Even knowing that it would bring up deep-seated sadness for all the lives lost, I knew that I had a lot to learn about the day that started like any other day… Continue reading
May 23rd ~ Texas to Oklahoma
Old wagon inside Devil’s Rope Museum
Up and on the road at a decent time for a change. The reason??? We did not have any internet last night so:
It is amazing what unplugging from our electronics can do for you… Continue reading
May 21st ~ TEXAS
The Cactus were in bloom
Back on Route 66, at least for a while today. Much of the old highway runs beside Highway 40, but sometimes it goes off on its own for a ways. We managed to get onto another section that turned into a dirt road today which kind of left a bad taste in my mouth. Continue reading
May 20th ~ Taos, NM
Taos Pueblo
I woke up at 3:30 this morning with a loud bang, the RV shaking violently and a rather un-lady like “Oh Shit”. The wind was howling. I got up and went to the bathroom, and Tim followed shortly thereafter. I commented that the wind was blowing like crazy. His response, “Sure is” and he promptly went right back to sleep. Continue reading
May 19th ~ Los Alamos, NM
Today was a difficult day for me and I feel deeply affected by all we saw. I was aware of the Manhattan Project, and have visited the bomb site in Hiroshima. Still, seeing up close and personal, the site where much of the research was done to develop our nuclear weapons was emotionally brutal. Continue reading
May 18 ~ Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument
Located 48 miles NW of Santa Fe, you can find another example of ancestral dwellings from the Ancient Pueblo People. There is evidence showing human activity at what is now called Bandelier National Monument dating back 10,000 years. Continue reading
May 17 ~ Santa Fe, NM
Courtyard at Museum of International Folk Art
MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART
If you are interested in folk art, this is the place to come. With more than 130,000 items from all over the world, the museum houses the largest international folk art collection in the world. Continue reading
May 16 ~ Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Founded by Don Pedro de Peralta in 1610. At 408 years old, Santa Fe is the oldest capitol city and the second oldest city in the United States. The climate is pretty extraordinary, boasting an average of 325 days of sunshine a year. Another record it holds is that with an elevation of 7,000 feet above sea level, it is also the highest capitol city in the USA. Continue reading
My 14th ~ New Mexico
Chaco Culture
Up until about a week ago, I had never heard of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. When I ask if anyone had suggestions to add to our itinerary, this was brought up, in fact, more than once.
When I learned that it was a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I became determined to somehow make it fit, even if it meant going a couple hours out of our way.
