A beautiful day today and the temperature was up to the 60's. We went back into Santa Fe today. After stopping at Sam's Club and Pet Smart to replenish some supplies, we went into the old area of town. San Miguel Mission Church was constructed in 1610 making it one of the oldest churches in the country.
There were 2 paintings displayed in the church, one done on Buffalo hide and one done on deer hide, that were done in the 1600's by missionaries teaching the Indians about Christianity.
A very old house located next to the church is considered one of the country's oldest residences was not open to the public.
We then walked around the state government section trying to figure out which building was the capitol. Unlike most state capitol buildings there was no dome. There is very little publicity or even signage about the capitol. The large circular building has the state symbol on the front.
We had lunch at the "Burrito Company". Tom had a Frito pie, which seems to be unique in this area. Frito pie has Frito chips covered with ground beef, beans and lettuce and tomatoes and who knows what else. I ate chicken and guacamole enchiladas. It was all pretty good.
We did return to the Governor's Palace and Plaza area and walked around the street vendors.
It is interesting to notice the difference in the vendor's ware. They each have their own style of designs.
Tonight will probably be chilly. The sky is clear and,at 9:30pm, it is 37 degrees
