travel beyond the obvious
I didn’t have many specific plans for my time in Albuquerque this winter, so the idea of seeing Ann Dunbar’s Where-Wear show at the April Price Projects Gallery was actually something the friend I was Read More …
There seems to be a bit of everything tucked into Albuquerque’s Bio Park, so I shouldn’t have been surprised to discover that one section houses a Japanese garden. Named for one of Albuquerque’s sister cities, Read More …
Seen on the highway near Albuquerque, New Mexico: What an interesting load. I have to assume that this is a one-way delivery and that the car perched on the last truck in the “load” belongs Read More …
Spring seemed like the perfect time to head to New Mexico to spend time with a friend. In the Air (April 13, 2010) My departure is delayed, but I got an upgrade for the first Read More …
Getting to New Mexico Delta runs regular non-stop flights between the Twin Cities and Albuquerque. It’s one of the few routes where I almost always score an upgrade and the Albuquerque airport is a pleasant Read More …
Susan has promised our route to Nob Hill will take me by some strange houses. She refuses to elaborate until she, rather abruptly, pulls over to the curb in a nice enough, but rather ordinary Read More …
A quick visit to spend time with a friend still yielded a few pictures: Sandia Peak (May 9, 2009) Obey Speed Limits (May 10, 2009) Down in the Bosque Outside Susan’s Door (May Read More …
We have been trying all weekend to get to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden and now, on my last morning here, we have finally gotten there. About time, too, as it is a lovely place, Read More …
The Rio Grande wanders through Albuquerque and the cottonwood forest along its bank is known as the Bosque. It’s mostly a natural area, but restoration is on-going and (along with non-native invasive plants) there are Read More …
Susan and I have spent most of our time puttering around the house and/or running errands since I arrived in Albuquerque, so it seems time to get out and see the sights for a bit. Read More …