New Mexico, The Land of Enchantment

As we drove into New Mexico we really noticed the change in the topography.  The mesas were unlike anything we have ever seen.  At times the landscape looked barren yet very beautiful.  When we turned north toward Santa Fe, we could see the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) mountains in the distance.  At first we thought our eyes were deceiving us because the temperature was 73 degrees and there was no way that snow could be on those mountains.  The closer we got we realized it was snow.  When we were told we could drive up to the top of the mountain, our plans to go on to Albuquerque changed right then and there.  As we drove up the mountain it was amazing how quickly the temperature dropped and it wasn't long before we noticed the snow all along the road.  Even though the temperature was in the 50s the snow was on the ground everywhere.  These mountains are the foothills of the Rockies and the views are breathtaking.  We certainly understand why New Mexico calls itself the Land of Enchantment.

 

 

 

 

 

This is the when we first saw the snow on the top of the mountains.

 

This is a gas station where we got the best tamales we have ever had.  Cost: 2 for $2

 

 

 

A nice lady we met close to the top of the mountain offered to take our picture together.

This picture shows the ski trails at the very top of the mountain.