Wandering into Zuni Pueblo ... and other El Morro National Monument, NM Off The Beaten Path Tips

After our fine afternoon walking through El Morro, we decided to continue our wandering a little longer. Being Sunday, and dusk, we weren't expecting much to be open. We were pleasently surprised to find one particular store open ... seemingly just for us!

My traveling companion desperately wanted caffeine ... and free coffee seemed to fit the bill. Instead of just coffee, we were both offered cans of soda AND bottled water as we browsed. I fell in love w/ one particular item ... a teeney little needlepoint turquiose piece that was much more than I originally intended to spend ..... after working out a 35% discount, my little jewel came home w/ me!

Okay, some of you might feel this should be a shopping tip ... but I since it isn't shopping IN El Morro .... you'll just have to deal w/ my own interpretation :)

The items here give insight into the artistic culture of the Zuni's .... woven rugs, turquiose and silver jewelry, leather goods, pottery, and hospitality are all part of the artistry of the Zuni people ... and in this one, unexpected location I experienced them all.

So if time and timing permits a side journey into Zuni ... travel the 60 miles further West down Hwy 53 from El Morro .... just to say you came to Zuni ... if nothing else.

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