But We Left our Car at Home

Dear Husbola and I decided that we needed a break away and headed off for a visit to Taos New Mexico.  Airline miles made the trip even more attractive and we have just returned from fresh air, fabulous food, quirky hotel, plentiful art and very friendly people in the Land of Enchantment. We packed all our troubles in the old kit bag and left it at home.

And we left our car at home too.  Rental cars are not our usual thing--but we are glad we had one as we put on 500 mountain miles of driving.  Wouldn't you know it--we found fabulous scenery and antiques shops with things to buy that we could not because we did not have our own car.

We were not expecting to find things to buy.  This was pure vacation, not a business buying trip.  Until we found a great shop in Rancho De Taos and a delightful owner Holly who volunteered to send our purchases home.  We bought some great things and expect their arrival in less than a week.

Not so fortunate for us at a great looking shop outside of Dixon NM--it was painful to look at two fabulous 1940s chrome and red vinyl chairs, probably from an auto showroom waiting room or greyhound station that would have certainly come home with us had we our own vehicle.  Another 1950s chair was adorable and that would have fit too.  Nope,  Nada.  Left empty handed.

The vacation was perfect and refreshing and one of our best.  Taos--we will be back.  And next time--we drive out.