Category Archives: Bandelier National Monument

First Day At Spiral Shaped Adobe

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Paul

Last evening we enjoyed the delicate colors that the high desert uses to paint the mountains and skies. I had a rather uncomfortable night with back spasms and other aches and pains probably from unloading the car. Artists do not … Continue reading →

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Abiquiu

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Paul

We arose to clear blue skies this morning. The roses around our condo were laughing in joy. Soon we checked out of the condo, left our car there and walked into old Santa Fe to visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. … Continue reading →

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Escape From Colorado

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Paul

Yes! We successfully escaped the snows of Colorado today! Here is our parting picture of Pikes Peak as seen from our niece and nephew’s house. Last evening we celebrated Pat’s 84th birthday with a dinner of steak, chicken, or hamburger … Continue reading →

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Jean and Paul Are On The Road Again

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Paul

Yes, we are on the road again. This is another road trip without our beloved Picasso. We have covered 1100 miles in two days. (That would take 4 days towing Picasso.) Our destination is New Mexico where we intend to … Continue reading →

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Home and Art Recap

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Paul

Two days of driving brought us home last night. Of course the most difficult part of the trip, the worst traffic, and the worst drivers all happened in the hour plus it took us to get from the Bellevue city … Continue reading →

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Painting at Bandelier

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Paul

We headed to Bandelier National Monument with the intention of revisiting some places we had seen about 12 years ago. Upon arrival we learned that the monument is now closed to all auto traffic and one must take a shuttle … Continue reading →

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