After a needed rest from driving through the storm, A. Paul & I set out to see what Mother Nature left in its wake. On the interstate traffic had been at a halt for nearly and 1-1/2 hours due to a big rig accident. Once on the road, it was a bit harrowing as our surburban felt like a miniature toy driving down the road in comparison to our road company. The saving grace was that the sun was full force and the landscape was stunning with a new cover of snow. Even the herds of cattle seemed to be enjoying their walk in the fields, albeit a cold one in the single digits. 
As we edged closer to the Texas-New Mexico border, flat and endless plains began to turn to rolling hills and plateaus. The change was shockingly beautiful. Our travels on I-40 frequently crossed paths with the old historic Route 66, which we took advantage of for a lunch stop at the Silver Moon, est. 1957.
Given our late start due to the accident in the morning, we opted to bypass Albuquerque and drive the Old Turquoise Trail just east of Albuquerque which runs through old mining- turned- art towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos. As we climbed from the plains through the mountain passes, each turn of the road unveiled a new breathtaking vista.
When we rolled into the funky little art town of Madrid, we met up with artist Corey Horne at Redbones and artist Jane Cassidy at the Indigo Gallery. Both artists live and work in Madrid, which is home to no fewer than 16 galleries and art related businesses. |
Jane Cassidy (L) and Kerry (R) at Indigo |
