"The land has a quality of TIME which steadies us.
When you come to a PLACE, honor her rhythm and her voice.
~ Fredric Lehrmann.
This thoughtful, sensitive quote fits Taos to a T.
We had to take Emma to see Taos, it's a charming artist's town
in Georgia O'Keeffe country.
So, the day after Emma and I toured the O'Keeffe Museum, we all drove up to Taos. Our goal was to wander around the town and then see the Pueblo village (1,000 A.D., inhabited by generations). Sadly, it closes occassionally without explanation (possibly a ceremony, possibly due to illness or even a death within the Pueblo). This was one of those days. The Pueblo was closed. But we made the most of it and enjoyed the spectacular scenery on the way there and back, browsed the shops and enjoyed a scrumptious Tex-Mex lunch in the heart of the town.
Dogs are not allowed in places that serve food, unless they are service dogs; however, we found a very nice restaurant who allowed Zuma in and she flopped quietly in a corner. There's no hiding her! By the time we left she had made many new friends. We sauntered around the town and admired fantastic art, pottery, Native rugs and jewelry.
Near the Pueblo there are several old abandoned adobe houses:
This cute little building is the office for the parking lot in Taos:
The scenery surrounding Taos is nothing short of spectacular.
Northwest of Taos is The Rio Grande Bridge, one of the highest bridges in America. Doug and I thought we'd brave walking across it but, at 656' above the canyon, we both felt symptoms of vertigo after just a few yards! Doug got a few pix, then we both bolted wobbled woozily for the car! It was worth the effort, even if we did feel dizzy for half an hour afterwards!
Several vendors were selling their wares on the roadside nearby. These prayer bowls are inlaid with turquoise and gems:
The desert, the mountains, the artistry under the southwest sun are so unique and truly inspiring.
What a day!
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