I have to say, whoever invented fall break was a freaking genius in my book. While the teachers need time to plan, the kids get time to goof off. As a side note, I think I went to school from the day after Labor Day until Thanksgiving with nary a day off...but that was back in the stone ages, know what I mean?
But I digress. I was happy that my son had a long 5 day weekend so we could hit the long ribbon of highway down to Santa Fe for a little autumn adventure.
We trekked out to Bandelier National Monument and hiked through the Ancestral Pueblo ruins. I look very tiny here against the magnificent stone backdrop...
...while Parker climbs to peer into one of the ancient dwelling spaces.
I think one of the main reasons we make the trek is to EAT! And this time...
...we participated in a great cooking class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking...
...making 4 different kinds of Tacos and...
...our own tortillas. Oh so good and really easy. Here the oldest and the youngest in the class begin the feast.
A little journal to record...
...our aventures...
...and daydreams...
...and autumn hike in the wind and rain.
The color these past few weeks here in Colorado and in New Mexico...
...has been pure gold. Everywhere. What a beautiful autumn season.
The colors making their way into my recent journal pages...
...I'm going to miss it when the leaves fly and the days darken, with the beckoning of the next season. All the more beautiful for the fleeting. Hope your days are golden too.
Fran,
Always a treat to travel with you :) Looks like you and Parker had a wonderful time.
Your journal pages just sing of autumn deLIGHT!
x...x
Posted by: Stephanie | October 23, 2012 at 08:11 AM
Holy God in Heaven...your watercolors started out being great but every time I see them they are more amazing. Yeah yeah, cool about the trip, but those watercolors!......SERIOUSLY!
Posted by: Lisa Hoffman | October 24, 2012 at 02:56 PM