Cathryn’s friend Paula had to go to work today, so we went on a “field trip”. We drove to Madrid (the locals pronounce it “MAD-rid”, an anglicized version of the capitol of Spain, we presume). Click on the photo above to see how the fence was constructed.
It’s a small former ghost town on the “back” side of the Sandia Mountains, at about 6,000 feet elevation and populated mostly by artists.
It reminded us a bit of a two-steps-more-prosperous version of the town of Nederland north of Boulder, Colorado. The main road through town is lined with small shops filled with paintings, metal and rock art, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, unique clothing including Western attire, and a handful of small restaurants.
We wandered in and out of galleries and shops for a couple of hours, and Cathryn bought a pair of earrings. It’s a funky, fun place.
Next we drove the 14-mile winding road that goes to the top of Sandia Mountain at elevation 10,600 feet. It was 41 degrees and the wind was blowing hard at the summit, 70 degrees when we got back to Albuquerque. The view at the top is vast and pretty, and the “back side” of the mountain is heavily treed and green, while the side facing the city is mostly brown and rocky.
Paula made delicious lasagna for dinner, and we sat outside to talk and eat until time for us to head back to the Arctic Fox for bed. It was great to catch up with her again!
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