SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

During our visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico in March, we stayed at the Pueblo Bonita Bed & Breakfast Inn near the State Capitol building rather than in the Plaza area. This saved us quite a bit of money as the room rates are more reasonable in this part of town. This painting is of the room I stayed in - cute and Santa Fe funky! I had a kiva fireplace. Each room is different but all are decorated in "Santa Fe Style".

I always encounter interesting people in Santa Fe. While I was painting this Adobe in the afternoon light, Bill, the manager of the Pueblo Bonita came by and we chatted about art making. He does sculpture. Everyone in Santa Fe is either an aspiring artist or writer. My favorite kind of place - The Land of Enchantment!

My sister Katherine and her husband Barrie (from England) were visiting New Mexico for the first time and found it quite amazing - from the landscape to the food and the art. We all skied together the next day at Santa Fe Ski Basin and had a wonderful time on the wide open slopes at 10,000 ft. In the evening we had dinner at Tomasitas - they serve the best New Mexican cuisine in Santa Fe. Tomasitas is within easy walking distance of our hotel. Just as well if you try one of their margaritas - and be forewarned - their chili is incendiary. My brother-in-law, Barrie, got scorched!