Santa Fe, NM Is For Art Lovers

My wife and I travelled to Santa Fe, NM recently for the first time.  After a little bout of altitude sickness (7000 ft. elevation), we settled in to find a city rich with culture and diversity.   We visited several art museums and enjoyed all the artisans works we saw everywhere.  From the paintings to the sculpture to the silver and turquoise jewelry displayed on blankets in front of the Palace of the Governors, the whole town was one big art show.  We even found some of the our favorite artwork displayed in the rotunda of the state capital.   One of my favorite artists was Georgia O'Keefe.   We purchased several of her prints at the Georgia O'Keefe Museum and the gift shop graciously framed them for us.

There was so much to enjoy in Santa Fe, from the historic churches, to the art museums, the food, the shopping and just sitting in the plaza listening to music.  One of the greatest treasures we found in Santa Fe were it's people.   My wife and I rode the #2 bus daily to downtown and found the most friendly and kindest people we have ever met.  Every single person was so friendly and personable.  They all knew each other by name and we enjoyed the daily conversations and courtesy that was shown to one another.

Santa Fe has much for which to be proud, but the best of it's treasure can be found in the hearts and spirit of it's people.  The Zia symbol that is on the New Mexico flag (see below) is an interpretation of an ancient sun design.  The symbol stands for "perfect friendship" and the Santa Fe people live up to this name.   It has been a real joy visiting Santa Fe and we plan to return.