Friday, February 10, 2012

Best Little Drive

While you are staying here a trip to the church at Chimayo is worth the time.


Heck -- it is worth the drive too! From Touchstone Inn head south as though you are going to Santa Fe. Once in the gorge you will find a sign that points you towards Dixon -- take that road (it's 580). And if you have time stop by Vivac Winery and La Chiripada Winery for a tasting or a good conversation with someone in the sommelier know. At highway 76 turn south again and follow the signs. Once you are done visiting Chimayodrop down into Espanola and then take the road back to Touchstone Inn.

Prepare yourself for a gorgeous drive with spectacular views and rollercoaster quality. The speed limit is 40 almost all the way and -- believe me -- you won't want to drive any faster. At one point along the way you will want to pull over and take photos. You will be able to see the tops of the mesas in the far distance and they look like puzzle pieces all waiting to be put together.

Brad and I went on this little excursion last week in the late afternoon and loved every moment. It was so beautiful to be able to see the changing light and the contrast between the desert and the forest. It began raining just as we came back into town. Originally we had planned to eat at the Love Apple that night, but there was a power outage and we spend the evening grilling and dining by candlelight on our own.

I will post more photos that I took on facebook soon ...

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