return to the land of enchantment

It’s always wonderful to feel the aircraft’s landing gear touch down in New Mexico. This enchanted land beckons to me often. My friend and I have traveled here so many times we easily settle into the rhythm of the place.

It’s about a 2 1/2 drive from Albuquerque to Taos.

Sustenance first, at The Range Cafe.

From there the interstate highway north leads to a state highway which then carries us north alongside the Rio Grande river.

Colors change as daylight wanes.

And just before nightfall, there it is. My tree.

A short time later, we are home.