Exploring Albuquerque

Today was a great day.  We had an easy morning and then we headed to the airport to pick up our "hitchhiker" for the next couple of days. Nana (Sharon) arrived around lunch time. Sharon will stay with us for the next couple days until Salt Lake City.  We are so excited.


We went straight to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.  Its a museum dedicated to the Pueblo Indian Nation.  We had an authentic Pueblo lunch with fresh baked breads from the Adobe Oven.  Then it was time for the dance program.  We watched four Zuni dancers perform.  The first dance was a prayer to the Mother Earth for rain to help with the severe drought.  Molly upon hearing this stated: "Well it worked. As the clouds and a rain sprinkle moved in."  The second dance was a the warrior dance to help stop the wars and create peace on earth.  Both dances were a lovely rhythm of chanting and drums.

Our next stop was at Old Town Albuquerque.  A series of town squares in an old pueblo village. Its full of shops, music and eateries.  It reminded me of Old St. Augustine in Florida.  We got some great stuff here to help us remember our trip.

We are off early in the morning headed for the Moab Desert and a series of hikes to see the Arches.

Welcoming Committee

Mother Earth Dance

Zuni Dancers

Drum and  Chant

Warrior Dance

Practicing Weaving

Parking Meter in Old Albuquerque. You pick the spot, and push your cash through the slot.

Uncle Skip Gave Andy a Beardo for Alaska!