This weekend I took a mini road trip with 2 friends to Santa Fe. I could've stayed so much longer! -More time for the plaza and the surrounding shops, more time on Canyon Road and in the galleries, more time at the spa, not to mention the recommendations of things to be seen outside the town!
Some of the highlights from my trip:
We arrived late on Friday night to be told there was "no room in the inn." The hotel booted us out and gave us directions to another hotel in town, which did not meet the expectations of fluffy beds and a spacious room. Made the most of it and got a couple of free breakfasts out of it (and hopefully a free night).
Went to the churches in town and saw th
e "amazing staircase." The church reminded me of the Notre Dame - the kind of place where tourism has taken over any hope of worship or reverence. Perused the plaza, where there was a market with lots of things to want to buy: art, jewelry, and fancy hats.
e "amazing staircase." The church reminded me of the Notre Dame - the kind of place where tourism has taken over any hope of worship or reverence. Perused the plaza, where there was a market with lots of things to want to buy: art, jewelry, and fancy hats.
Went to galleries, one in particular was amazing, with a moving exhibit of historical photographs. http://www.monroegallery.com/showcase/index.cfm (We were complaining of poor treatment while on Canyon Road and then we walked into a gallery where a woman asked if we were artists or if we had a collection of work, or wanted to begin one. Imagine! A collection of beautiful artwork....someday! No offense to Christina, of course, who has contributed to our apartment with some of her great works. )
Went to a FABULOUS spa. We started with a private bath - because we couldn't handle the thought of hanging out (and I mean hanging) in a pool of water with naked strangers - where we all sat modestly in our bathing suits, some talking, praying, singing and some silence. Then we made our way to our treatments. I got an "indo-asian massage." So amazing! Hot oil and a powder mixed to a soft scrub and then an herbal wrap, complete with cucumber eye treatment- I've got to figure out how to makes this a frequent experience in my life. The fact that Schelau was laying in the same room naked was almost unnoticeable until it came time for the rinse off - I'll spare details, but tell you it was hilarious.
Ate some great food to include lavender ice cream, yum!
Went to El Foral, a bar/restaurant, and listened to live music by, possibly, the worst band I have ever heard - but got out on the dance floor and had fun anyway!
Who says we're too old for temporary glitter tattoos?
4 comments:
Sounds like a great time was had by all!! love the photo of the arm with the little butterflies..glad they were temporary. Don't know what you'd think about them in 20 years.
The spa sounded exiting...thanks for sharing.
I think temporary tattoos are the gateway ink...
Hmm... A little jealous of the weekend, I won't lie. Although the temporary tattoo, I must admit, made me laugh. I am actually trying to decide on what my next one will be!! SHHH...don't tell mom!!
What crazygirl?! Where? of what?
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