I want to go back to New Mexico, too. So bad! Summer trip, maybe? I don't know how well asking off for three weeks would go with Randy. Or Carol. Haha. It's just so beautiful there. I don't really think about it that much, but when I do, I miss it SO bad. Especially Taos, which is about 20 miles north of Santa Fe. I love the markets there. They're so colorful and everyone is friendly. And the St. Francis Cathedral! I was so sad when my rosary broke. I forget about how awesome it is there. It would be fun to drive out there instead of flying. Flying gives me hives. I also remember seeing this sign on someone's yard that said "Anyone but Bush." It was actually really pretty, all painted and artsy. This was during the time that Bush was really showing his ass to the whole American population. Hilarious.
This is how almost all of the buildings looked there, even the college. They say the design provides for good ventilation.
This is the St. Francis Cathedral. I did have a jade-colored rosary bracelet from here, but it broke and the beads went everywhere. It was so solemn and quiet in there. Kind of intimidating to even walk.
This is a view of the open markets that are held almost every day downtown.
The best place in the entire world to eat. This is where Ashley worked for a while, so we got a lot of free food. And Jenny, a lot of free beer.
Hard to believe, but a lot of evenings really did look like this.
I miss it! I'm definitely going back soon.
P.S. I'm getting a pair of Toms shoes for Christmas. Read their mission:
One for One
TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about.
Our Story
In 2006 an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by caring TOMS customers.
Since our beginning, TOMS has given over 150,000* pairs of shoes to children in need through the One for One model. Because of your support, TOMS plans to give over 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world in 2009.
Our ongoing community events and Shoe Drop Tours allow TOMS supporters and enthusiasts to be part of our One for One movement. Join us.
Why shoes?
Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk.
Walking is often the primary mode of transportation in developing countries. Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help. Wearing shoes literally enables them to walk distances that aren't possible barefoot.
Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and from contaminated soil. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected. The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation.
Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.
There is one simple solution...SHOES.
Of the planet's six billion people, four billion live in conditions inconceivable to many. Lets take a step towards a better tomorrow.
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