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April 24th 2008
Published: June 10th 2008
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Ever since we returned from visiting Mike's Grandparents (Ron and Dolores) in Arizona during February of 2005, we had casually discussed meeting them in New Mexico and staying in the Santa Fe area. I was extremely interested in visiting Santa Fe due to it's fascinating historical background and also because it's one of the oldest cities in the United States. Those closest to me know the huge histo... Read Full Entry



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BandelirBandelir
Bandelir

Cactus plant at the park
BandelirBandelir
Bandelir

Stopped for a photo opportunity along the trail at Bandelir
The climb to Alcove HouseThe climb to Alcove House
The climb to Alcove House

One of the three ladders we climbed in order to reach Alcove House at Bandelir
The kiva at Alcove HouseThe kiva at Alcove House
The kiva at Alcove House

Mike getting ready to climb down into the kiva
Climbing out of a kivaClimbing out of a kiva
Climbing out of a kiva

The kiva location at Alcove House in Bandelir
The hike through Tent RocksThe hike through Tent Rocks
The hike through Tent Rocks

Ron, Dolores, and Mike walking along the path at Tent Rocks
Hornos at the Taos PuebloHornos at the Taos Pueblo
Hornos at the Taos Pueblo

I thought they were the dog houses for the many dogs that were wandering the Pueblo, but I was later informed they are called "Hornos" and used by the Indians for baking breads.



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