Second 10 minutes walking in Santa Fe

 Next to the Basilica, there was a small park, with this brilliant tree! Yay, fall is coming!

 The Arias de Quiros site...

 Beautiful basket-work

It was too early for most shops to be open as I strolled toward the Plaza.

 And there they were, some Native Americans just setting out their wares...most to sit with them on the ground all day.

They were beautiful, but I know Kendra (daughter-in-law) wants to shop here tomorrow, so I won't seriously shop now...not to mention, most of the sales people weren't ready anyway.

 I got a kick out of these little clay pieces.

 And then I crossed the street into the plaza, where there's a bandstand!

I'll have to share this portion tomorrow.

Today's quote:

Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.

Alan Cohen

The Governor's Plaza

To continue my early morning walk in downtown Santa Fe, here is more information about the plaza...a park basically.

 So who is the obelisk honoring there in the middle of the park?

 And there's another hint of fall in the leaves!

 So the first side honors heros who died when fighting Indians.  There might have been another word that's been removed. Mmm. Wonder what it was.

 Giving credit for erecting the pillar of marble during the 1866-7-8 legislatures of New Mexico (i.e. reconstruction following the Civil War.) I wonder when New Mexico became a state...

 In memory of Union Soldiers who fell fighting Confederates (rebels) 1862.

 Another Civil War battle is commemorated.

It was very enjoyable being out this early. Maybe I'll try it when I get home!

But there was one more stop before I got back to my car...which I swear only have 25 minutes on the meter.

Today's Quote:
We all have many aspects to ourselves - integrating these parts into wholeness is an important step in healing. Daily Om