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Fantastic Skiing & Fascinating Cultural History

by aussiedoug - last update: Feb 24, 2004

Land of Enchantment as the licence plates say!

Taos Plaza
Unfortunately we didn't spend enough time in the village of Taos itself as we only visited on the way through to Taos Ski Valley for a week's stay and then a morning on our way back through after the skiing.

I do know it is a fascinating cultural historical mix. This is what I find so interesting about the state of New Mexico. The hispanic influence from it's first European settlers, I think before the Mayflower etc up in New England. But even before that the interesting mix of both Peublo dwelling Native Americans and the proud different groups of Apaches.

Not to mention a bit of the old "Wild West". I loved the story of Kit Carson during the Civil War. How he got so fed up with the Union flag being torn down that he led a group to cut down a real tall tree then fixed the flag & organised guards around to ensure it stayed where he believed it belonged - flying over Taos!

Then of course we could move onto the writers & artists that have also helped keep this town in the public eye over its history.

So despite all that we basically just went skiing. That means I just have to come back one day & see all this real interesting stuff.........., and MAYBE, JUST MAYBE HAVE ANOTHER SKI AS WELL!
Shame it's not sunset on the Sangre de Christos

The Blood of Christ!

What a great name for a mountain range, that stretches north to meet the Great Rockies. "Sangre de Christos". The original Spanish name for the mountains around Taos (& Santa Fe too) which as stated above is literally translated as the Blood of Christ. This name was given apparently because of the sunsets over the mountains made the Spaniards think of just that. And we thought those Spaniards were just boring old Gold hungry conquistadors! No, that's real passion! What a great name for those mountains. And the amazing thing is that many of these old time Spaniards ultimatley became farmers in the Rio Grande valley.

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Comments for aussiedoug about Taos
unravelau Sat Mar 22, 2008 06:23 UTC
 Thank you for the great trip around Taos Doug. The only way that I will go skiing now will be if I'm asleep-ha, ha. Mind you it does look like a fascinating pastime but just not my cup of tea any more.The hotel looks great to me too.
Pawtuxet Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:52 UTC
 I'm ready to visit Taos. Been thinking about it for a long time. You've peaked my interest even more. Painted drums, huh? Think I could dig it.
TheWanderingCamel Fri Feb 10, 2006 02:43 UTC
 Loved Taos - we were there in winter too, not skiiing but great sightseeing. chhers -leyle
cnango Sat Aug 6, 2005 22:28 UTC
 Great Taos page. Awesome picture of the drums ! I have a bought a few of those indian drums over the years for my drummer boy Josh. And I know what you mean about kids "playing" the drums LOL
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