What a difference a day makes. I was feeling an odd sense of sadness and emptiness at last night's post. It is an odd feeling to be away from home without someone to chat with as you brush your teeth, someone to giggle with while you window shop, someone to oooo and ahhh over the yummy guacamole. And so I was feeling that way last night. But not now. I awoke with a new resolve. I remembered the deep need that I have been feeling to get away from my everyday life, to tune into my inner frequencies which have become so jangled of late. As I washed my face, I savored the quiet and readied for an adventure into Santa Fe Plaza.
But first, I went to breakfast and there was this huge water container with a spigot with lots of ice and wheels of oranges floating around. The water tasted ever so slightly of orange. Why the hell that made me feel renewed and ready -I do not know. But I made a mental note to get me one of those water "tanks" for home!
The breakfast was sumptuous and I ordered a latte, not really sure of how a latte is different from a cappuccino or an espresso. What the hell. I am living on the edge now. The man with a brown face and a lovely Spanish accent brought me the hot steamy cup of strong coffee topped with a snowy cap of foam. Delightful.
I occupied myself reading the turista magazine overviewing the sights to see in Santa Fe. History and art and natural beauty abounds here. I will need to come back. But for today, I plan a walk to the Plaza, an old section of Santa Fe chock full of shops and galleries. I need a wide brimmed hat and even found a place that sells used cowboy boots. I may need a kerchief around my neck if I keep this up!
And on a lark, I have signed up for a sunset horseback ride in the canyons of an old town a bit south of here called Cerillos. Yee fuckin' haw!
It may be true about this transformational business. Being alone and quiet and open to new experiences. I am off to shop and wander through the ancient streets of Santa Fe. And in the morning, off to Ghost Ranch where I am told the true magic awaits....
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