The forecast for today was for thunderstorms but we woke to a clear blue sky. Breakfast was very nice here and the surroundings very pleasant. Would stay here again were we in the area.First stop what was supposed to be a dam with brilliant colours on the rocks - hmm, not so much - but we had a nice little climb around.
Next, on to Bandelier National Monument. This was another one of those ancient indian sites with cave dwellings etc. Don't get me wrong - we thought it was cool - but it wasn't nearly as well organized as some of the others we had been to and we were a bit travel weary by this time.The high road to Taos - well, we're not quite sure what the big deal is about this. Sure, it's a pretty drive - but nothing spectacular. We made a wrong turn and went out around another loop way back through the boonies and decided that was more interesting than the road we were meant to be on. I guess in some of the small towns there are artists studios but we weren't in the market for art so...
We stopped in Taos for a coffee and afternoon snack. Had read that Taos wasn't that interesting but it actually seemed really nice. Would like to get back down there sometime to check it out - although I believe one would need to be in a serious state of relaxation to be there very long - extremely laid back!
On the way out of town we thought we would head over to see a bridge - then decided we might as well keep going in that direction even though it was probably an extra 50 miles - figured we might never get that way again so why not. Saw a few interesting things along the way - but nothing to write home about.
Dinner at Denny's in Pueblo Colorado and home around midnight. Phew, we're pooped.
Next adventures of the Mann's will be Maine & Colorado in August, South Dakota in September, and if the winds keep moving in the right direction Australia and California in November.
We hope you've enjoyed our journey - we certainly did!
Until next time.....
Heather & Andi
