On our way again

Our time in Santa Fe was enjoyable as we got to know other members of the 4CU of WBBCI.  The campground was on a hill over looking the valley and therefore, it was quite windy each day.  Usually about 7 or 8 pm  the winds would die down enough that we could sit outside on our patio and enjoy the view, the town lights sparkling below.  It was really dark up there.  

Friday we went to visit a bronze foundry that I had found on Trip Advisor. It wasn't too bad of a drive, just about 10-12 miles and was entertaining for a couple hours.  Dave enjoyed talking to the employees and they were interested in his background.  He spoke their language.  The had a larger than life size figure of a horse and rider that is being finished and then will ship to Oklahoma. 

 

They also had a figure of a lion for a zoo that they were finishing up.

This gentleman is responsible for all the bases, pedestals, packing and shipping that is prepared for every item that is sent out.  Here is a small replica of the large statue that he is preparing to ship.

 

Here are a few other pieces from the foundry.

 



 

Saturday was a lazy day around the campground, doing some chores, and just visiting with people.   Each evening we had a potluck and they served breakfast each day also.  Dave said their biscuits and gravy with green chilies were really good.  We had a Taco bar one night, BBQ brisket another and another potluck.  Lots of good cooks in this unit.  :)

 

Sunday we went to the local flea market where Dave found a huge assortment of petrified trees.  The man that had them for sale said they were all taken from his land.  We found one piece we would have loved to have for the front yard at the new house.  Problem is it probably weighed in at over 2000 lbs!!!   We settled for a piece that was about 30 lbs.   He had some beautiful pieces with great colors.   It was very interesting walking around them all and trying to choose.  :)

 

Then we went back to the campground and I did laundry, oh so fun....... yeah right!  Anyway, the restrooms and laundry at this facility are immaculate and very nice, so doing it wasn't so bad.

 

This morning, Monday, we packed up and headed to Durango, CO via Chama, NM and Pagosa Spring, CO.  Just stopping over to break up the drive to Monument Valley, UT which will be another four hours after we leave Durango.  It took a bit over four hours to get here. We stopped for a lunch break at a small lake at the base of Chimney Rock National Monument.

 



 





 

I'm sure I'll have lots more picture the next few days as we visit John Wayne's stomping grounds at Monument Valley.   :)  

 

Talk to you soon!!!