Santa Fe

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Santa Fe--the Southwest's home of the restaurants and art galleries. June is a great time to visit, with warm but not-too-hot days and cooler evenings. During our visit, the economy is down somewhat, and even though it is my first trip here, people are saying it is not as busy as usual.

After a couple of expensive dinner bills, however, I figure the local businesses can't be hurting that bad.

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Photos

Santa Fe
Saint Francis Cathedral in downtown Santa Fe.

Along the Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail near The Plaza.

Loretto Chapel Staircase
This famous staircase, in the Loretto Chapel, leads to the Choir Loft. What is unique about it is that is that the spiral wood structure is totally self-supporting, with no center column.

Santa Fe Benz
You have to love an old blue Mercedes.

Canyon Road Art Galleries
Santa Fe is famous for its art galleries. Most of them are along Canyon Road. A great stroll to see a wide variety of art you can buy, if you can afford it.

Canyon Road Gallery
An example of one of the many galleries along Canyon Road in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Wild Flowers
In a Canyon Road garden.

Camel Rock
This formation is located just to the north of Santa Fe, along the freeway, across from a casino.