Santa Fe Part 2

Ok, where'd we leave off? Can't remember...guess I'm Santa Fe'd out! That's a term we use around the house when we're acting ditzy. Our theory is that the thin air up here is the reason for the sometimes irrational behavior of the townfolk (they really drive weird, for example, like other drivers are invisible!). Anyway....I'm back now. If you've never been, it is a place to put high on the list. Once you get here, here are random thoughts of must do's: Do not (how's that for starting out with Do's?) just go to The Plaza and think you've seen the town, like a tourist would. Most of the interest is on some of the side streets downtown. Make sure to walk Lincoln and Marcy Streets, and zig zag the other little ones that surround The Plaza, especially to the north and east. Then make your way southeast from the east side of The Plaza, down towards Paseo De Peralta (or The Loop, according to locals), and turn south to find Canyon Road. Walk up it as far as you can. It's truly unique. Shops, restaurants, galleries; make sure to go off, on to the little side streets again! If you like walking, Santa Fe is your place. You can walk the downtown streets for days and wander up Canyon Road or over towards The Railyard area or other directions out from The Plaza and still stay constantly entertained. There are really too many great (and many of them are actually healthy!!) places to eat in Santa Fe, to even begin to mention any more than we have already, but here are a couple more. There are SO MANY!! Bobcat Bite (always looks like they're giving away the food from the look of the parking lot), a new place called Real Food Nation, which is another very casual eatery/bakery with the emphasis on local organic food. These two are not anywhere near The Plaza. They're way out on Old Las Vegas Highway. All you have to do is follow the cars! Just remember to get with us if you are going, and we'll give a list to start out with. You will find a few favorites of your own along the way. Outdoor sports of all types are available. We love hiking in the ski area during warm months. It's breathtakingly beautiful. 10,000 Waves, the famous Japanese styled spa is most amazing. You can book a private tub for an hour, get a massage, sit in the communal sauna, all while having nothing to look at but mountain vistas and at night, the most fabulous star show you have ever seen...no additional charge!! If you have time, take a one hour drive north to Taos. It's well worth the effort, and you'll have an excuse to dine at one of our all time favorite places...anywhere-The Trading Post. Ok, next stop, the mountaaaains of Colorado!