Around Taos

Taos Pueblo

Taos Pueblo, located a few miles outside of town, is the only living Native American community designated as a World Heritage site and National Historic Landmark. It sits at the base of the mountains and the lovely Red Willow River runs through the middle.

About 150 still people live in the Pueblo full time, without electricity or running water.  The Pueblo has been continually occupied for 1,000 years. Perhaps the world’s oldest apartment building.

Red Willow River

We took a guided tour yesterday and enjoyed it very much. Everyone we met was welcoming and courteous. Most of the fine photos below were taken by John.

St. Gerome Church

Original destroyed church

Colored doors keep out evil spirits

Residence

South Pueblo

Meanwhile, downstream at the other El Pueblo Lodge...

I assumed this pretty stream running through the motel grounds was some sort of circulating water feature, but a local informed me it was actually part of a network of irrigation canals from the river, possibly an ancient one.

We just finished another complimentary southwest breakfast.  Last night, The Burger Stand at Taos Ale House across the road, where we lucked into first-rate bluegrass jam.

Whew.  Better think about working off some of these calories. Or not.  Today we're planning to check out the Taos Ski area.  If the ski lift is running, might take a ride to the top.