Two weeks ago today, I was still sitting in Santa Fe soaking in it’s beauty.  Brian and I went on a couple’s trip with our friend’s Seth and Tarah.  We all just needed the get-away and to enjoy each other’s company.  Our first evening there, we rented our skis and made our way to my Great Aunt and Uncle’s house.  They took us to the Las Campanas club house for dinner.  We enjoyed a cozy dinner with shrimp and grits being everyone’s favorite!

The next morning, we enjoyed a slow-paced morning of coffee, tea, eggs, bread, and jam.  Once we were fueled up, we headed up the mountain to hit the slopes.  It was Tarah’s first time to go skiing, but she was a natural!  We had fun but got extremely sore.  Brian and I decided skiing is a lot of hard work for a little bit of fun and adventure.  What’s happening to me…am I getting old?!

That night, we decided to stay in and cook steaks, fingerling potatoes, and roasted carrots.  The result was delicious even though we had to resort to grilling them on a George Foreman!  Neither of us have cable in our homes, so we took up the chance to watch bad tv (like Duck Commanders) on their cable.  Good times, good times.

The next morning, we enjoyed another relaxed start.  (I really love how their house was so sun-drenched in the mornings.)  We decided to spend the day downtown and soak in some of the culture. First, we stopped by the farmer’s market for Seth and Tarah.  REI was next.  I’m always amazed at how expensive that stuff is!  Then, we visited the town square and strolled from shop to shop.  We spent a lot of time at the Collected Works Bookstore, then had lunch at the classic Blue Corn Cafe.

-This is a lovely scene from the bookstore-

We also tried out the coffee and tea over at Ohori’s Coffee.  Plus, I had to stop by Trader Joe’s since we don’t have one at home.  Once we were tired, we headed back to the house and enjoyed some chili with my Great Aunt and Uncle.  **Sidenote- I completed a whole puzzle after dinner.

Our last full day, we had brunch with my second cousin Debra. We spent the rest of the afternoon perusing the Canyon Road galleries.  That’s where I found these little beauties for my couch.  (If you are ever there, be sure to check out Santa Kilim.)

Our last evening in town, we ate at the Plaza Cafe, a local favorite right on the square.  Then, we went back to the house for some quality time with my Great Aunt and Uncle.  We didn’t end our trip with a bang; just with my 3 favorite things: friends, family, and puppies!!!

So that’s pretty much it.  Just good times in Santa Fe- one of my most favorite places on earth.  Thanks for being awesome!

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