Old Spanish towns like Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos have a Plaza, which is a one square block park. One one side of the Plaza was the old Spanish government building. The Plaza and surrounding area have become the towns Old Town, which is home to restaurants, Southwest shops and Indians sitting in front to the government buildings selling some very nice silver jewelry. Since we both like Southwest and Indian art passing up an Old Town is just not done. So it was that our first stop of the day was in Old Town Albuquerque.
After missing a turn or two, but never claiming to be lost, we found a $5 parking spot just off the Plaza. Wandered around for an hour or so , passing up several things we should have bought but didn’t. Stopped for lunch at a place I dont remember the name of and shared a very good burrito.
Headed North on Interstate 25 for about an hour to Santa Fe and the Inn of the Governors. With our room not ready we took a walk to the nearby Wells Fargo to recharge. While heading back to the hotel the dark skies opened up and dropped a massive amount of rain. By the time we got to our room we were both drenched. A quick shower and a couple of room service beers we were feeling a lot better.
Later we met up with AL and Ann for a drink and then it was off to The Shed for a great meal. Highly rated restaurant. By the time we left the wait time was an hour.
Tomorrow we will show our friends Santa Fe, stop for a adult beverage occasionally and have dinner at La Fonda.
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