"What a scenery!" New Mexico by Martinewezel

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Land of Enchantment

Driving to Albuquerque on the interstate 40, we thought New Mexico was nothing but rocks and desert.

Nothing is further from the truth. Once we turned off the highway and drove into the mountains, we saw the most beautiful sceneries...

Charming ...

The Turquoise trail is full of surprises. See for instance this old barn and Ford T, full of dust. It was like walking in a movie.

Little trading post in Madrid, where we bought some souvenirs.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A state where people still have time...
  • Cons:Extremely hot and dry in Summer
  • Last visit to New Mexico: Jul 2004
  • Intro Updated Mar 18, 2005
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  • Greggor58's Profile Photo
    Apr 9, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Martine...I really want to explore here..its on my list..and Utah also.. Great tips...I'm wondering if you're wearing a hat this week on the beach??

  • BillNJ's Profile Photo
    Aug 10, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Nice page on New Mexico -- a state that I would definitely like to visit someday. For breakfast, though, I think I will pass on the Fruit Loops. :) Cheers, Bill

  • Nemorino's Profile Photo
    Apr 12, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    Hi Martine, welcome back. It looks like you were rating my Spiez tips at the same time I was rating your New Mexico tips. When I was in college I used to work in New Mexico during the summers, so your fine tips brought back some memories.

  • painterdave's Profile Photo
    Feb 7, 2007 at 9:31 PM

    Cerillos...you brought back a memory, I used to go there to pan for gold in a stream nearby when I was a teenager. I am glad you were here. Also Jemez and madrid--you really got to see America. You deserve 6 stars.

  • Jim_Eliason's Profile Photo
    Nov 20, 2005 at 12:21 PM

    Nice page!

  • AlbuqRay's Profile Photo
    Oct 12, 2005 at 7:22 PM

    Martine, thanks for the ratings and nice comment on my ABQ page. You did very well on your visit to NM. Madrid and the Jemez area are two of the better places.

  • kymbanm's Profile Photo
    Jun 19, 2005 at 5:28 PM

    You look like you got a nice taste (literally) of New Mexico .... come on back and we'll show you more!! Thanks for visiting my Madrid page ........ we seem to agree that it is a wonderful place!!!

  • hunterV's Profile Photo
    Apr 3, 2005 at 10:35 AM

    What a great trip: to see all those places!

  • Bwana_Brown's Profile Photo
    Mar 23, 2005 at 3:02 AM

    A great page on your New Mexico visit! Your Madrid photos are awesome! It is quite the place and I too simply had to stop for a look as I was passing through it !

  • Mar 17, 2005 at 11:59 AM

    Have to check out the wines :-) Prachtige fotos van het trein museum!!

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