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In and around Santa Fe



Three great places to eat at in Santa Fe.  Try the quiche at Clafoutis you won't be disappointed.  

The Gorge

The Gorge
Santuario de Chimayo

Legend has it that no matter how much "el pocito", small pit of holy dirt visitors take at Santuario de Chimayo it never runs out.   The dirt is said to have healing powers.   


Now these are real PUFFS.  I couldn't get over how puffy the bag was.  I guess it was the altitude.

 Shadows.  For some reason I have been taking photos of shadows lately.   
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  1. ElleDeeNOLADecember 8, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    love this post! i'm headed to Santa Fe the day after Christmas with my boyfriend and we're looking for places to go in Santa Fe and along the way (road trip!).

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  2. Kalaya SteedeDecember 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I'm so jealous! Sante Fe is probably my most favorite place to visit. Don't forget to check out ALL the stone places in Historic downtown. Earth Fire Gems was the best place for semi-precious stones (cabs) and Glorianna's and Ritual Adornment was FULL of beads. I like Ritual Adornment the best. It's not cramped like Glorianna's. Neither one of them sell online. Enjoy Sante Fe!

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