franandaj
I'm so happy, I could BOUNCE!
- Joined
- Nov 15, 2009
Not only is it a National Historic Site, but it’s also still very operational with skads and skads of Indian crafts and antiques for sale. If browsing for turquoise, blankets, baskets, or antique firearms is your thing, this is your place!
That's quite a collection of antique firearms!
We looked at the dozens of blankets for quite some time and learned that not all rugs are equal. By that, I mean some are made with all natural dyes and hand-carded wool, while others are made with artificial dyes rending brighter, more garish colors.
Interesting. I did not know that.
All told, it was around $800 that we plunked down- by far the most expensive souvenir for the entire trip.
Yikes! Who would have known that blankets could be so expensive?
We were given the "James Cagney Room" for our stay and while dated in a Route 66 sort of way, it was FAR nicer than The Copper State Motel in Ashford or the back of the car.
Pictures?
And when in NM, the right thing to do is order tamales “Christmas-style”. That means, half red sauce, half green sauce. Both are very spicy and spectacularly delicious.
I have heard of that, but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to handle the heat in the sauces.