Santa Fe

We are in Santa Fe.  The trip was uneventful except for some wind gusts that kind of took us by surprise.  East of Albuquerque at Grants, we passed through ancient lava beds that were produceds from  several volcanoes that were erupting up to 800 years ago.  At first it looked like someone dumped dirt along the road.

Today we spent exploring Santa Fe.  It is the oldest capital in America,  home to San Miguel, the oldest church in America.  It is a fascinating city with winding streets, a central plaza and adobe buildings surrounding the plaza.

San Miguel Mission Church

Oldest building

Front of the Govenor's Palace facing the central square

Town Square

We also visited the Loretto Chapel.  The story goes that the Missionary Sisters of Loretto  had the church built.  When it was finished the choir loft was too high and unsafe to reach by ladder.  All the local carpenters were unable to build a stair that would fit the space and reach the  high loft. The Sisters wanted music to accompany ther services, so they prayed a Novena to St Joseph who was a carpenter and when they were finished, a man showed up and built the staircase.  It has no center pole and is not attached to the wall in any way.  The Sisters considered it a miracle

We also explored the Govenors's Palace, St Francis Cathedral Basilica, and stood on the Old Santa Fe Trail and Historic Route 66.  You know you could "get your kicks on route 66"