Today (Thursday), Will and I made the two-hour drive north from Albuquerque to the small town of Taos. The town is famous for its mix of hippies, artists, Indian pueblos and the skiing in the nearby mountains. We weren't entirely interested in any of that, especially those dirty hippies (kidding!), but we were intent on seeing the spectacular scenery that draws so many people to this part of Northern New Mexico.
On the way, we passed through Española, where I once attended a middle school, and then up through a mountain pass that follows the Rio Grande. This part of the state, which will always be home as it is where I grew up, simply offers some of the most breath-taking views one can find anywhere on the globe. Plus, the high altitude and impeccably clean skies of New Mexico mean that you can drive with the windows down and soak in the fresh smells of the surrounding area.
Upon arriving in Taos, we stopped for some food at a local hole-in-the-wall, not worth mentioning except to mention that I grubbed on a New Mexican specialty, the green chile cheeseburger, that was pretty tasty.
After lunch, we headed outside of town to check out the Taos Gorge, a marvel to which no words I can generate would do justice. It's simply a remarkable work of nature and the surrounding area only add to the beauty.
Enjoy the pics.
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| Snuck in a pic of me. Say something! |
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| This was supposed to be a Russian Stout. It just tasted like a Guinness with some hard liquor tossed in. |
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| Close-up of the green chile cheeseburger. New Mexico's own. |
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| Will with the rental. |
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| Open roads, not a car in sight. |
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| Picturesque Rio Grande. |
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