day tripping

When we arrived a couple of days ago, we decided to set aside today (Thursday) for a road trip.

A good fire is key for trip planning.

So is coffee.

We decided to drive a couple of hours west to the Tierra Amarillo area. There is a shop we’ve loved for decades located nearby, but have not visited for close to ten years. It’s a bit dicey to drive that direction because of winter storms. Despite a winter storm warning today, we headed west.

It was an incredibly beautiful drive. I soon realized I should be the passenger, not the driver. So a quick switch and I was set.

We made it to Tierra Wools and had a fine time looking and admiring the rugs woven by local women. They raise the sheep, die the wool, then spin it, eventually weaving the rugs.

I admired but made no purchase. I own around eight rugs, and they are more than enough.

We continued on to Chama, which was pretty closed down for the winter. We found JV’s Place open for another 45 minutes. So glad we stopped in. We enjoyed it all.

Other diners reminded me of cast members in Breaking Bad. What do you think?

We drove on, headed north, to…

Yep, I came home for a brief but beautiful visit.

What a great day! Exhilarating, but always good to be back home.

Look what was delivered early today. I’m set!!

Tonight, grilled-cheese sandwiches in front of the ebbing fire. Bedtime soon.