A retablo, in Mexican folk art, is a devotional painting usually  honoring a patron saint.  Mom saw one of St. Francis and Scotties in an auction last week.  Gathering information, she found it was not only sold in gallery by the artist but also through her favorite pet place in Santa Fe, Teca Tu.  It was destined for our home.

After ordering, the artist, David Ross, contacted Mom and wanted to know about us, our personalities, likes and dislikes…that sort of thing.

He also does other prized animal art.

The retablo has since arrived and it is gorgeous.

Mom loved the message on the back too.

It is indeed a treasure.

It is approximately 8×10 which is the perfect size for the two of us.

The detail is amazing.

Mom thanks the Texas Scottie Rescue for bringing this to her attention.  Mom says it captures two of her loves: Santa Fe and us.  Mom, geeez..~ Indy and Lucy

Snapshots souvenirs from the Land of Enchantment.  Enjoy. ~ Indy and Lucy

Still on a leaf peeping quest, we decided to take the High Road to Taos, cut across the bottom of the Enchanted Circle to Angel Fire and then back to Santa Fe.  It would take most of the day.

The aspens were spectular.

Upon reaching Angel Fire, we visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park.  It had its origins in a battle near Con Thein, South Vietnam in which 16 men lost their lives in an ambush.  Among the men, was David Westphall, son of Victor and Jeanne Westphall.  Through their vision this memorial exists today not only to honor their son and others killed that day, May 22, 1968, but all members of America’s armed forces.  Thank you for your service. ~ Indy and Lucy

Every time we visit Santa Fe, we make a pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayo. It is a place of beauty, peace and prayer. ~ Indy and Lucy

The most significant spectacle of New Mexico’s high country is when the quaking aspens turn a vibrant shade of gold.

The quaking aspen’s name refers to the leaves which tremble in the slightest breeze.

One afternoon we decided to drive through the Santa Fe National Forest.  Between Hyde Memorial State Park and the ski basin, we were treated to views of many aspen groves.  Check it out. ~ Indy and Lucy

This is the same place we usually stay in Tesuque, a little north of Santa Fe in the mountains.  It is called the Guest House on the Hill and we are on the opposite side this time.  It has a great patio area for us.

The house has wonderful views from each room.

The weather is milder than when we come in November.  The flowers are still blooming: the chamisa bush ( the yellow one you can see out the window), Russian sage, hollyhocks, sunflowers, and the quaking aspens are golden; you can see big patches of yellow on the mountains.  Having a good time; wish you were here. ~ Indy and Lucy