June 28, 2013 Santa
Fe, New Mexico
Surprise! We
hadn’t planned to come here but changed our mind at the last minute. It was out of our way a bit, but we wanted
to visit someplace new in this state.
What better place than the second oldest city in the U.S.A. Of course we all know St. Augustine is the
oldest.
Founded in 1610, Santa Fe is the Oldest Capital City
in the U.S. and with an elevation of 7,000 ft. above sea level it is the Highest
Capital City too. Come along and we'll show you some of the town.
This is the historic downtown area
The Plaza (park) & the Palace of the Governor's
where also built in 1610
Standing in front of the Governor's Palace
which is part of the History Museum of Santa Fe
Beautiful but expensive Turquoise
in Jewelry Store Window
The Cathedral of Basilica
of St. Francis of Assisi
Congregation established in 1610
First Church Built in 1610
Present Church built in 1886
and rededicatred in 1986
Baptismal Font & pool was dedicated in 2001
Stained glass windows installed in 1884
The youth chior was practicing for a concert
The oldest church around the corner of the oldest house
Built between 1610 and 1626
Deer Hide Tapestry -1630's
The deer hide tapestry was placed in the chapel by
Archbishop Edwin V. Byrne at the
upon rededication of the chapel in 1955
Now that we have all had our history lessons for today y
you can see the beauty of the old city of Santa Fe.
It is a beautiful city, but very busy and traffic is
horrible. We found it very interesting
and are glad we came to check it out.
6 comments:
OH MY GOSH...you are killing me!!! Such memories you are bringing back to me and yet "we" are making new ones. Carl and I stayed in a B&B in Bernalillo - just sw from Santa Fe. Carl and I almost bought a house in Old Mesilla - just south of Las Cruces. Have you been to White Sands? I think you went there before, right? Everyone should visit Santa Fe once if they are close by but I agree, much too crowded for me. OH how I'm loving our trip!!! Love & hugs, Betty
We also went to Bandelier National Mon. - you are close...I remember Carl and I liked that too. Just driving all around there is so beautiful. I know you are enjoying it as much as we did...and I am again....xoxo
I knew you were near here at one time and we are happy you're making new memories with us. We went to White Sands 3 years ago and it was in that town that I got so sick with an infection in my lung. The clinic we went to was good and took good care of me. Sending hugs and will see you sometime next month.
What a beautiful church. I like the pic of the youth choir. They don't look all to excited. LOL :)
They had beautiful voices. Wait until you hear the video.
I have a hard time leaving there I love the pueblo style buildings
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