I began my art blog with this pastel painting and thought it would be  appropriate to begin my road trip with the same artwork.  There is one simple fact here:  I love Santa Fe.  I have loved this unique town since 1973, when I lived in New Jersey and my husband and I traveled to the West to visit my relatives and see the sights.  The first time I had real green chili, I almost died.  Drank gallon of milk following that episode (okay, so I exaggerate a bit!).  Saw adobe, hanging ristras, Canyon Road, Taos reservation.  I could go on and on. 

My dear friend, Kate, and I traveled to Santa Fe last spring and, lo and behold, this lovely crabapple was in full bloom against my beloved adobe.  It just seemed to epitomize all the best of this town to me, so it's my visual gift to you. 

See you tomorrow with more of Canyon Road (most noted for art).  Adios for now!