We took the tram up to Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. Lunch at the top at the High-Finance restaurant was very good.
On our way to Santa Fe, we stopped in Madrid. Maggie's Diner was where Wild Hogs was filmed.
The local Indians set up to sell their jewelry and pottery just off of the main square in Santa Fe.
Loretta Chapel in Santa Fe has a wooden carved staircase that has no center support.
The New Mexico State Capitol building is very plush. Enjoyed seeing the art work in the corridors.
On Wednesday, we visited the Acoma Pueblo about an hour West of Albuquerque. It sits on top of this mesa about 350 feet above the surrounding valley.
13 families still live in the Pueblo. Our young guide was very informative about their customs and history. The pueblo dates back to the 1500's. Women of the village own the homes. The youngest female in a family inherit the home. Our young guide was in her early 20's and lived with her mom, dad, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters in their home in the pueblo. Her family is very traditional, so she's determined to marry within the pueblo and continue the tradition. If she should marry outside the pueblo, then she would have to leave.
Adobe oven for baking bread. These are not used anymore. Residents have a lot of the modern appliances. Most work in the surrounding area including a near-by casino.
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