First Day in Santa Fe

Monday, Nov 15th, 2010 was our first day visiting the town of Santa Fe. We began the day with a bit of geocaching knowing that this would be a way of exploring and getting to know the city.
One of the old adobe buildings in town.


Peter walking in the Plaza next to the Veteran Memorial.
Even on a cool day, there were still many people milling around in the Plaza.
A true gathering place for locals as well as tourists.


One end of the Plaza houses artisans who are selling their wares --- mostly pottery and jewelry. When talking with one of the gentlemen, I was told that they are out in the Plaza 364 days of the year (closed Christmas) selling their goods. They do not pay anything for the place that they chosen but sitting on the ground can not be very comfortable for the entire day.

While in Santa Fe we noted that shopkeepers and building owners were installing luminaries on the tops of their establishments. This all in preparation for Christmas.


Galleries were found in every corner of Santa Fe. Too numerous to count.


One of the market stalls in the Plaza selling wreaths and strings of chilis.