Seeing the clouds from the plane reminded me of one of Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings called Sky Above Clouds
This beautiful house, Sugar Magnolia B&B, is to be our base for the next week.
Sugar Magnolia B&B
I love this weather vane.
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Ghost Ranch and A Church
What a wonderful trip it was to the Georgia O’Keefe Ranch, going on a tour to see where she painted her glorious landscapes. Have a look at the website for the tours.
Looking at paintings with the actual landscape right there!
Georgia O’Keefe’s home
Landscape
The mountain she regarded as hers.
Tree painted by Georgia O’Keefe
After the Ghost Ranch we drove back to Santa Fe via a pretty twin towered church, Santuario de Chimayo, part of a pilgrimage route. You might spot the scallop shell…. Here is the fascinating history for you.
Two of Santa Fe’s Museums
We visited two of the many museums in Santa Fe and really wished we had had more time to visit more – next time maybe! Two were close to each other, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, and the Museum of International Folk Art and the precinct between them was full of sculptures.
We first visited the Folk Museum, and exhibition of Mexico’s Day of the Dead memorabilia:
We absolutely loved the Museum of the American Indian, the words as much as the exhibits. Please click on any photo for greater detail.
I love this whole concept
And one more touching and very beautiful sculpture outside…….
Santa Fe – Breakfast and Loretto Chapel
We loved the soft architecture of Santa Fe (of which more later) and the place we stayed had features of the same.
We had the most delicious breakfast in a lovely hotel in Santa Fe where glass panels were all painted and very lovely. As far as I could tell, each of the 100+ panels had a different painting..
I wanted to see the ‘miraculous staircase’ in the Loretto Chapel
The Chapel
The staircase
One of the beautiful windows
I just loved this t-shirt on sale in the shop – excellent sense of humour.
Community Roots
It was so lovely to be back at Community Roots today (A pause on reporting our adventures on our road trip.) Working with the volunteers, laughing and catching up as we pricked out baby lettuces and set them on their way, was simply a joy! See the 100’s we potted on in the gallery below.
This one landed on my sleeve while I was working and I managed to catch it on camera. I love the furriness and the delicate wings
Babies potted on
Even more baby lettues
Poly tunnel prpped for planting
Squash harvest
Butternut squash still on the vine
Zuni Pueblo
We made a stopover at the Zuni Pueblo on our way to Santa Fe. Here’s a flavour of the brief stay.
Inn sign
Parking sign
Loved this tree in the garden
Beautiful painted washbasin in our room
In our room
Before we left we walked about to see the Old Zuni Mission and the Visitor Centre.
Visitor Centre
Old Zuni Mission
A musician’s cross
Lunch, Murals and Bins in Gallup
I’d read about the numerous beautiful murals in Gallup, commissioned in the early 2000s, and after a Mexican lunch in Jerry’s,
we walked about in the crazy heat to find some of them. Here they are:
The Long Walk Home by Richard K Yazzie
Left detail
Right detail
Info
Ceremonial Mural by Irving Bahe depicting the unity and life that inter-tribal ceremonial brings
Native American Trading by Chester Khan showing the nature of commerce in Gallup throughout history
Multi-Cultural Women by Erica Rae Sykes, a tribute to the women who have continued the cultural traditions of every day life.
And the bins!
Sea Air and Winslow, Arizona
We needed sea air today and went to Godrevy for ice creams and a stroll breathing in the wonderful fresh air.
On our trip, we stopped off in Winslow, Arizona for a break. I love spotting murals in the small towns and also found a butterfly.
The hotel, La Posada, is such a lovely spot, full of beautiful things. Enjoy the gallery.
Family of hogs in the garden
The hallway
Beautiful wash basin in the Ladies
Oak Street Canyon, Jerome and Earrings
On September 6th, we went to the lovely old mining town of Jerome to visit our nephew, an artist in glass whose work I have shown you here before. It’s an interesting drive through the Oak Street Canyon, a switch back ride through forests. 
The switchback can be seen in four places in the photo.
We had a delightful visit with Mark and his artist girlfriend who are, together, the featured artists in a local gallery
The poster
Mark’s smaller pots
Lana’s batik
Lovely quirky design on one of Lana’s pieces
lana’s pots
Mark’s glass human
As we went back up the Oak Street Canyon we stopped at the overlook where there was a craft market and I bought some beautiful locally made beaded earrings.
Aren’t these gorgeous?
Singing, The Grand Canyon and Dancing
It was so good to be back singing with my choir this morning with the Penryn River at high tide looking so very beautiful.
Ripples on the riverMore Grand Canyon photos for you. Click on any photo for a bigger version. It truly is an awe inspiring place. It truly takes one’s breath away.
The Lodge at the North Rim
Point Imperial
Angel’s Window
Sunset at the North Rim
