An Enchanting place...

This was our second time adventuring to New Mexico, but this time car camping. Basically sleeping in a 4Runner every night at various magical locations along our route. We were in a place that had mineral deposits and trees over 200 million years ago during the Late Triassic Period. That in it self is a crazy thought, sitting on 200 million year old trees. The landscape of our route changed from mile to mile and was truly soul cleansing. We encountered mountain ranges, inactive volcanoes, sunrises and sunsets that made you really think about how can nature be this beautiful.

After our first visit to Santa Fe, NM it was clear we needed to return. The fact that on the this road trip Santa Fe was not a scheduled trip is a clear indication our addiction with it. It feels different there. Maybe it's the culture, or architecture, or the surrounding landscape. We don't really know what it is, it just feels good. Enjoy some photos from that trip.

Cheers from Daniel and Hoda

Two hands clasped together against desert canyon landscape backdrop.
Dramatic aerial view of red desert canyon with winding riverbed below.
Tourist overlooking natural stone arch formation in mountainous landscape.
Photographer hiking desert overlook carrying camera equipment.
A hiker sits on a large rock formation in an arid desert landscape with a light colored backpack.
Adventurous couple poses against backdrop of red desert canyon landscape.
Empty desert highway stretches toward distant mountain range at sunset.
Hiker with camera explores desert landscape with striated rock formation in background.
Adventure travelers take selfie with vast desert canyon landscape in background.
Deep red roses bloom on a thorny bush against a neutral brown background.
Colorful southwestern style rugs with geometric patterns displayed against an adobe wall.
Close-up of a traditional woven basket with dried herbs or leaves.
Display of handwoven Native American rugs and baskets with traditional patterns and turquoise accents.
Market corridor displaying colorful woven rugs and textiles under wooden beams.
Street view of Santa Fe with adobe architecture and a green shop sign.
Row of colorful dried chili pepper ristras hanging against an adobe wall.
Outdoor market stall displaying colorful handmade goods and decorative items.
Southwestern marketplace with traditional wooden wagon wheels and hanging decorative items.
Artistic portrait against a turquoise wall in urban setting.
Antique wooden doors and furniture with ornate carved details in rustic style.
Collection of black decorative skull ornaments displayed on wooden shelving.
Colorful red and orange chili peppers hanging to dry in bundles against a dark background.
Decorative ceramic gecko with orange and turquoise patterns on gravel background.
Long red Persian rug leading through an antique-filled hallway with wooden beams.
Tourist with backpack and sunglasses stands in front of adobe-style Patio Market entrance.
Traditional woven baskets filled with various spices and herbs displayed at a market.
Adobe-style building with wooden beams and a 'Happy Trails' sign in Santa Fe architecture.
Explorer in a wide-brimmed hat navigates through narrow sandstone canyon formations.