Doesn't anyone want to talk about Santa Fe?
I keep waiting for someone to post something -- there's lots of old posts, but nothing recent. That's where we are going this summer. Has it been talked out? Is anyone else going to Santa Fe this summer?
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Barbara, if you want to ask questions don't be afraid to fire away. People will help if they can but they aren't mind readers who post spontaneous answers to un-asked questions.
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well I was just wondering -- there's so much discussion re DC (my home, not a summer destination), hawaii (ok, so it is a paradise), other places, just nothing about santa fe. I don't have any particular questions -- there's been enough discussion in the past for me to learn what to do, where to go. I just thought it odd that there is little of recent vintage.
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Barbara, its a great place, and you will have a good time. Just because it does not merit alot of questions means its not Disneyland or Wakiki. Enjoy!
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Maybe because it's been Winter there and other than fanatical skiers or New Years Eve partiers, most people stay out of No. New Mexico until Spring?
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I love Santa Fe, and I love talking about it. Do you have any specific questions?
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Barbara,<BR><BR>When are you going?<BR><BR>There is a big difference in Santa Fe when special events are going on....like Indian Market.<BR><BR>What are you looking to do in Santa Fe? How long will you be there?<BR><BR>
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Actually, I booked my entire trip using comments from this site. We are arriving July 16, staying at the Inn of the Anasazi for 4 nights, driving to Taos, staying at a B&B (name escapes me for the moment, but recommended on this site)and then returning for 3 nights at La Posada, departing July 24. I've got most of my day trips planned too, all from comments on this site. I was just thinking it had been a very long time since Santa Fe had been mentioned on this site, and there was so much about DC, NY, Hawaii, Fla, other places, that I was starting to think that we would be the only ones in Santa Fe this summer! I should be so lucky! Anyway, I was just looking for something to whet my appetite. Thanks for responding.
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Barbara,<BR>I'm curious about your trip itinerary and the day trips you've planned. Can you list them?
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Bandelier National Monument is a nice day trip out of Santa Fe. Another interesting day trip is a drive to Madrid on the Turquoise Highway.
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Nope. Have all the turquoise jewelry and shiny beads I need right now.
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Anne, I don't have my papers with me, and its been a few weeks since I actually gave any thought to the trip (family necessities interceded and interrupted trip planning and my obsession with it!!) so can't swear to it. When I have the chance to dig out my travel plans, I will re-post. <BR><BR>We fly into Albuquerque, do the Sandia Peak Tramway, then if I recall, take the turquoise highway (forget the precise name) to Santa fe, stopping along the way at one of the towns. Staying at INn of the Anasazi 4 days, going to Bandelier, Los Alamos, doing the city; shopping, art galleries; driving to Taos via either the high road or the middle road, stopping at Embuda (?) for lunch. In Taos we will do white water rafting and something else that I planned but promptly forgot. Two days in Taos, staying at a B&B (but can't recall which one) then back to Santa Fe to stay at La Posada for 3 nights -- doing a day of spa, day in the market (one of the days is the INdian market), a final day of the galleries. I've already got most of the restaurants picked out for the trip too -- I got all of the information and recommendations on this site. I promise to retrieve my papers and re-post (thereby keeping this message somewhere near the top) in the next few days.
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<BR>No, I'd rather not talk about Santa Fe. But thanks anyway.
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Barbara,<BR><BR>I will be in Santa Fe from Aug. 17-24. Indian Market is the first weekend. My request for a timeshare exchange was "granted" a year ago and this is the week that they gave me. I now take Santa Fe Magazine and New Mexico Magazine. Santa Fe Magazine stated that the Indian Market is the BIGGEST event in Santa Fe --- in more ways that ONE. It seems that they have a critical water shortage, and the sewers aren't in the best condition with all of the restaurants pouring grease down their sinks (yes, it's a no-no, but are the sewer police always watching).<BR><BR>Now, the magazine was commenting that with every motel room for miles flushing and showering at the same time, they were expecting a few "back-ups" to say the least.<BR><BR>I'm going with the flow---how about you?<BR><BR>All humor aside, I have been there about five times (always in the fall) and probably would not have picked summer, but it is my favorite place on earth.<BR><BR>Enjoy.
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Barbara,<BR><BR>Just decided to go to Santa Fe at the end of September. Since you've done so much research, I'd love to know the name of the B&B where you'll be staying.<BR><BR>Thanks!
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we spents a couple of days there last October.it didn't do a whole lot for me.....but if you like shopping in "cute" shops and going to art galleries you'll like the town.
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Barbara,<BR><BR>If I understand your itinerary, you won't be in Santa Fe of Indian Market( 3rd weekend in August)<BR><BR><BR>Roco,<BR><BR>My wife and I have been to Indian Market 5 or 6 times and really enjoy it.<BR><BR>If you are a serious buyer, the most important thing you need to know is Get There early.<BR><BR>While the show officially opens at 7:00am...some exhibitors sell out in under 30 minutes.<BR>2. Be early<BR>3. Go
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Arabella, the B&B we are staying at is in Taos -- Hacienda del Sol -- the Cowboy Room -- hope its good; Dick, as for Indian Market, I may have gotten that mixed up with something else -- is there a regular ole' Market Day that is different? All I know is that at La Posada, the room rate increased substantially on the last day (July 24) because of some market phenomena
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Barbara,<BR><BR>I'm not sure what event is going on at that time. My only guess is that that rates go up because of the Sante Fe Opera performing on the 24th
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I love Santa Fe and you have chosen the two very finest places to stay - be sure to take the carriage tour if you haven't been before - great food - I know you will have a memorable trip. Also great museums. Judy Blackman
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