We have been in Colorado for about two weeks and as usual it has been full of adventures. We spent the first week trading the stomach flu with one another which was pretty horrific. I removed a giant tick from Atley's head, Harley pulled the dresser over on herself, Nash nearly impaled himself while falling out of a tree, Atley had a severe allergic reaction to cherries which literally had me running through the streets looking for Benadryl while the store clerks kept bringing me Bengay, Harley was lost at a family party but was finally found in a pen of goats pretending to be the farm version of Diane Fossey, and of course we have experienced a few motorcycle wrecks but perhaps most terrifying of all has been slow or no Internet service. I hope we can survive another 2 weeks. Fortunately, it hasn't all been drama, we spent one day at the Taos Pueblo in Northern New Mexico learning about the Pueblo Indians. About 50 people still live traditionally in the pueblo with no running water or electricity. Many of their customs are sacred and therefore not discussed openly but we learned a lot and the kids were even able to sample some Indian Fry Bread. I will spare you the historical lecture but encourage you to visit if you ever have the chance. It is magnificently beautiful. (Is magnificently a word?)
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Friday, July 19, 2013
Taos, New Mexico
Taos is about an hour and a half from where I grew up. As a child my Grandpa and Grandma Edgar used to take me there on selling trips. My grandfather made jewelry and cut turquoise and he sold some of his items at the jewelry shops all along the plaza. I love to go back because it reminds me of those fun trips with my grandparents.
To get to Taos you must cross the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. I remember walking across it as a kid and thought it would be fun to do the same with my own children. But, about half way across the bridge I totally panicked. I made my mom come pick me up in the car. The boys were very disappointed in their mother. What a weenie!
Only around Taos are cow crossing signs equipped with UFO sighting warnings as well. Plus it is the only place I know where FBI stands for Full-Blooded-Indian.
One of my favorite spots is the Twirl Toy Store. It isn't just a store but an outdoor playground as well. It wasn't easy prying the kids away.
In Taos nobody judges you if you switch sides from Cowboy's to Indian's.
In Taos there are plenty of treats for everyone and beauty wherever you look.
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