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A Casino At Every Exit

2011-07-04T01:37:00.000-04:00

Landing in ABQ, NM and heading North on I25, to Santa Fe and beyond.......you will notice a Casino at nearly every exit which leads to an Indian Pueblo........you see Indian Nations are permitted to open Casinos the way you find Starbucks on every corner in a place like NYC............In this case, there is a Casino at every exit off the highway.

Sunset in the Desert

2011-07-04T01:30:00.000-04:00

After two hours of driving I ended up in Taos, NM........Taos Pueblo........too late to visit the actual Pueblo...however it was great to see the Sunset.

Winding River

2011-07-04T01:26:00.000-04:00

Heading north from Santa Fe in route to Taos Pueblo......a beautiful drive, desert mountains, Pueblos and this winding river.

Little Camel Back

2011-07-04T01:21:00.000-04:00

Work and Play hard at the same time! Are you a Philosopher?

2011-02-01T17:12:00.001-05:00

I think we all dream of quitting work and doing some off-beat thing. I have a friend who just quite working and wants to become a Philosopher like KRS-One said "Are you a Philosopher; Yes I think very deeply" I wonder if Juggling while balancing yourself on a bright pick ball in a park with on-lookers and passer-by's watching; requires lots of thought. The brain is processing lots of actions at once. Brain neurons are processing and sending coordinated signals throughout the body.....So is the Juggler a Philosopher? He is in deep thought! Just something to see and think about in Santa Fe, NM. Can you do this Demetrius?

Courtyard at The Palace

2011-02-01T16:54:00.000-05:00

The Palace of the Governors is the oldest government building in the US. 400 years or so. It is also right next to the New Mexico History Museum.

Flea at the Railyard

2011-02-01T16:51:00.001-05:00

I was walking around the Santa Fe Railyard and saw a Flea (The Flea Market). Flea markets aren't my thing; however I decided to walk around inside. It was a very eclectic mix of folks and thinks. Although most people tended to follow the hippie/beat nic groove. I really don't have much interest in this stuff. something to do and I purchased bracelet for my Ex.

Trains @ the Santa Fe Railyard

2011-01-27T18:53:00.000-05:00

Trains and Mountains, Oh My!

2011-01-27T18:47:00.000-05:00

Sorry about the Porta Potty! I was standing in the Santa Fe Railyard, saw the trains and mountains in the background. It was a beautiful day, cool and refreshing air.

Santa Fe Railyard

2011-01-27T18:35:00.000-05:00

I love train rides! You will love the Santa Fe Railyard which is a collection of old trains, New Train Stop, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Stores, Studios and much more. You should also see the mountain view from the Railyard.

Trying to get to a Five Star

2011-01-27T18:13:00.001-05:00

I have no loyalty to any particular hotel chain. I have minimum requirements. It must be a 3 1/2 Star or 4 Star Hotel. Furthermore, I almost always book via Priceline. I've raved about Priceline in the past; here is a quick example; I booked two nights at the La Posada Resort and Spa. My winning bid was $100.00 per night plus taxes/fees which came to a grand total of $228.00. Not a bad price considering the hotels rates listed on their website were $269.00 per night.

When I landed in ABQ I planned on riding the RailRunner line to Santa Fe. In fact, I even purchased a ticket in advance. While sitting in the ABQ/Sunport Airport, I figured a rental car would make more sense. I whipped out my laptop, a quick reservation via National for $23.00 per day for a full size car was a steal; until I saw the total price came to $70.00....which was $23.00 per day for two days or total $46.00. The fees were $24.00...airport surcharge and local rental tax. Very insane. I got my rental car and drove one hour North on I25 to Santa Fe.

It was a beautiful drive and I was very happy once I arrived at my hotel; La Posada Resort & Spa....the hotel is on the Palace Ave section and in the main plaza area. The rooms are like little private hotels, nice grounds and has the adobe style architecture.

Rattlenake Musuem & Gift Shop Albuquerque, NM

2011-01-27T17:54:00.002-05:00

Snakes were not on my Plane!......However..

2011-01-27T17:51:00.003-05:00

I am unsure why the first stop I made in Albuquerque was to the Rattlesnake Museum & Gift Shop in Old Town Albuquerque. Snakes are not my best friend, I am not afraid of snakes, but I do have a deep disdain and yet strong curiosity of snakes. A brief history, I used to catch garden snakes as a kid, I used to run across snakes at camp and when I was a boyscout. I almost was bitten by a baby snake while staying in SC one summer (*** Word to the Wise...Baby snakes can be more dangerous than adult snakes, as they do not have any control of how much venom they release when they bite, unlike adult venomous snakes). When I was in Army Basic Training, I hacked a snake which was curled up next to my tent. This all happened along time ago. However, this past spring while on a trip to SC, I intentionally drove over a large Water Mocassin which was in the roadway. Maybe, I get this from my Dad who did the same thing when I was a kid.

The Rattlesnake Museum contains a good sample of various Rattlesnakes from across the US and South/Central America. The museum is not very large, however is does a great job of educating you about these native snakes and champions the protection of these animals.

Southwest via Southwest

2011-01-27T17:38:00.001-05:00

After a few days in Austin, TX; I found my self very eager to start the next leg of my trip....Santa Fe, NM;...For a very long time, I had this huge intrigue with the Southwest. Everything about the Southwest has always captivated me. The landscape, the colors, the adobe style architecture and all the sheer beauty. Whenever, I would see a movie which featured scenes from the Southwest; I would fall into a day dream about being there. Thanks to Southwest Airlines and a $95.00 ticket; my time had come to see the Land of Enchantment.

I flew from Austin, to Dallas to Albuquerque for about three hours, Looking out the window of the airplane as we approached ABQ; I grew more excited. The excitement lasted until we were landing and were a few feet off the ground of the runway; when the pilot had to lift the plane back up into the air. This certainly freaked out a lot a people on the airplane. Apparently, there was another plane which was still in the line-up for take off. So we were back in the air and my excitement was temporarily dashed. We headed back and looped around for another landing. Finally, I touched ground in the Southwest. Thanks, Southwest!

CAMERAS

2011-01-27T12:18:00.000-05:00

Canon sees 2011 profit up on sales gains, cost cuts - Reuters
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PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-01-27T00:15:00.000-05:00

Loeb opens with PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition of contemporary Vassar - The Miscellany News
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CAMERAS

2011-01-26T12:16:00.000-05:00

Two more red light CAMERAS going live - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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CAMERAS

2011-01-26T00:15:00.000-05:00

New US drone spy CAMERAS fail Air Force test: study - AFP
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PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-01-25T12:16:00.000-05:00

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CAMERAS

2011-01-25T00:16:00.000-05:00

Speed CAMERAS, Another Source of City Revenue? - KCAU
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PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-01-24T12:16:00.000-05:00

Paparazzi PHOTOGRAPHY soon illegal in Sweden - The Swedish Wire
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CAMERAS

2011-01-24T00:15:00.000-05:00

Lewis W. Diuguid | Red-light CAMERAS raise anxiety %26mdash; and cash - Kansas City Star
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PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-01-23T12:16:00.000-05:00

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PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-01-23T00:15:00.000-05:00

Capture the PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition - Times of India
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CAMERAS

2011-01-22T12:18:00.000-05:00

Winter Park red-light CAMERAS go live - Orlando Sentinel
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