Angelika We have, as is well known, set ourselves the goal of eventually visiting every state in the USA. We had so far neglected New Mexico, probably because it doesn't have the spectacular national parks that you usually find in the Southwest of the USA. But after several friends and acquaintances raved about New Mexico and especially Santa Fe, and immediately added that it was "completely different" to the rest of the USA was, there was no stopping us.

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Santa Fe is not only the oldest state capital in the USA, but it is also situated a whopping 7,000 feet (approximately 2,100 meters) above sea level. The low air pressure there causes the chip bags in the supermarkets to amusingly expand. Despite having only 65,000 residents, it boasts not only surprisingly good restaurants and various museums but also a sea of galleries, especially on Canyon Road.

Like San Francisco, the entire city is characterized by a liberal atmosphere. And since Santa Fe was originally ruled by the Spanish conquerors, it even has a real old marketplace (called a plaza) and many small, narrow streets.

The best part, however, are the adobe houses that dominate the cityscape, as the city has a regulation that new houses must also be built in the old adobe style. Adobe means "clay," and the houses are made of clay bricks (made from clay, water, and straw), which are first stacked into a wall. Then the mason applies a reddish-brown plaster, spreading it generously and padding all the corners so that the whole thing looks like an upholstered sofa.

A great insulation is guaranteed with this type of construction. Our vacation cottage was also built in the adobe style and had the traditional fireplace, called a kiva.

The surrounding area of Santa Fe offers narrow canyons and vast high desert landscapes with gigantic views stretching to the horizon. There is even an alpine ski resort, the "Taos Ski Valley.

Even a small town called "Las Vegas" can be found here, although it has nothing in common with the gambling paradise in Nevada. This small Las Vegas is famous for its many historic buildings. Unfortunately, the little town lacks money, and many buildings are in urgent need of renovation. However, Las Vegas exudes the old charm of the Wild West, and those who appreciate that will feel right at home there. Of course! Please provide the text you would like translated into English.

In the mentioned ski resort "Taos Ski Valley," there is another curiosity, namely a Bavarian restaurant high up on the mountain. In winter, guests reach it on skis, while in summer, one can drive up a long, steep, unpaved mountain road to the restaurant's parking lot. And since, as Germans in exile, we tend to adopt the most peculiar habits, we gladly admit that we did not shy away from this journey to enjoy a schnitzel and a good beer.

In general, we drove on many unpaved roads in New Mexico to reach remote parks for hiking. Anyone who likes bizarre rock formations and narrow canyons should visit the so-called Tent Rocks (officially... Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument" is already in English. Itis the name of a national monument located in New Mexico, USA, knownfor its unique rock formations. "Kasha-Katuwe" means "white cliffs"in the Keresan language, spoken by the Pueblo people. ...), don't miss it. The formations resemble tents, hence the name.

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