Spent a not so lovely day in Taos from my point of view, sites I couldn't see, shops I couldn't go in. We saw a pretty cool old Catholic church (me sadly from the car), but the girls went in, lit a candle, said some prayers. Then a little shopping, and while to be honest I did begrudge them a little, we haven't really done any shopping since we left so I suffered in silence. I heard about a fabulous quilting store and another with local "art". They bought some interesting things, but I don't think the car can fit anything else! Off to the pueblo where not only were small dogs not allowed but no pictures either! We had the misfortune of going on a big feast day so rules were plentiful and strict. From what I heard, it was all very interesting.

Finally back to the open road heading west. We saw the Rio Grande and some more excellent foliage, which I think was the point of this particular trip. We also saw a really interesting development called earthship, where the houses were all half buried in the ground. Stopped for the night in Farmington, and I think we are off to see Indian Ruins today--Aztec and Mesa Verde. I think we will actually be in Colorado before days end--the destination for our westward journey.