Day 3 - Around Santa Fe, New Mexico

Started the day with a great breakfast at the hotel. Far and away better than the usual found at most overnights. And it was included with the room.

After breakfast we walked to Starbucks for a mocha and then found a sunny bench in the plaza. Lot of activity in the streets surronding the plaza. Vendors were starting to set up for a three day festival that starts tomorrow. Looks like it should be a good time, with music, food and probably an ample supply of pottery, jewelry thrown in. Too bad we will mis it. Since it was early and shops hadn't opened yet, we headed back to our room to rest up for the shopping that lay ahead.

For three hours we looked for that pair of earings and for three hours they remained elusive. By 1:00 it was time for water and a break, so it was back to the room.

When there is shoppinng to do, returning to the room can be a problem. Both of us decided to take naps and time did fly by. When we awoke and saw the weather predicted rain, we decided to cancel dinner at The Shed and any further shopping on the plaza.

Just past 4:00 we headed down to the complimentary happy hour. We both opted for Cream Sherry and then headed to dinner at the hotel. By this time it was raining hard, with very loud thunder. Glad we cancelled The Shed, as we both had forgotton coats of any kind.

Barb ordered a Quesadilla, while I chose Blue Corn Chicken Enchiladas. Both were very good. Cuisine of Northern New Mexico differs from that of Mexico, in that there is a heavy reliance of chile peppers and the use unique ingredients like blue corn and pinon nuts.

Then it was back to the room to start packing for the drive to Colorado Springs.