Adventure Day 3/4

Wow, I’m having so much fun, I almost completely forgot to write my daily blog entry yesterday!  So, where did I leave off….

Oh yeah – I had just gotten back from a 3 hour round trip drive to Aspen, and marveling at how different it is to drive in the mountains!

Well, Day 2 of rafting was one of my all time travel highlights, thanks to The Adventure Company, in Buena Vista.  These guys not only know how to raft, but they know the definition of customer service and satisfaction, and they go all out to make sure you leave a VERY happy “camper”!  This day, we rafted 2 runs – First, the big advanced run – Pine Creek, followed by “Numbers”.  It was another full day rafting trip, but this one took every bit of energy out of me!  Once again, they served us an amazing fajita lunch, so we had plenty of energy to work our way down the river!

Sadly, when we returned from rafting, it was time to move on, and I was truly sad to leave my new friends, and awesome b&b at Buena Vista.  I booked my room in Taos, at The Inn at Sagebrush, and arrived there 2 hours later.  Taos is an adorable town, and I’m so happy I stopped here, instead of heading straight to Santa Fe.  The Inn was an authentic Southwestern in, and helped me continue my good luck in “upgrades”, as they upgraded me to an Executive Suite upon arrival.  I wish I had more time here, because the room was amazing.  It had a full living room, complete with a Kiva fireplace, 2 bathrooms with skylights, so the suite was full of natural light.  There was a hot tub/jacuzzi on my floor, overlooking the mountains, and best of all – it included free full breakfast the next morning.  I went out to take some photos, and spent the day browsing the amazing shops, and came across a tiny hole in the wall for lunch, that is now my fave restaurant of all times.  I swear, the guacamole was the best ever (and of course I’m in love with “Christmas” salsa (both green and red mixed together).  I ordered the chipotle shrimp tacos – YUMMMM!

But, after lunch, it was time to head out of Taos, and again, I was so sad to leave.  Next time – I will leave myself a LOT more time here.  But, to make up for my sadness, I headed west, to the amazing little spot of “Ojo Caliente” Mineral Springs.  But first – I had to brave the drive – literally across the mountain, and came across a one lane bridge that led to a gravel road, on a cliff overhang – and I wasn’t sure I was gonna make it!  But – a few miles up the gravel road, I hit paved road again, and I was on my way to heaven!

Oh my goodness – what a treat!  Ojo Caliente is a little spa, buried in the mountains, and has 4 natural springs, 2 cliffside springs, 1 soda spring, and 1 iron spring – all non-sulphur/lithium springs.  To boot – I booked myself a beautiful spa massage, and just soaked and relaxed in the mountain air, and had the most amazing day.

Now, I was really sad to move on – but – helllloooooo Santa Fe!  I wasn’t sure I was ready for big city, but that brings me to today, to a city  full of vibrant life and culture, and I’m so excited to take in as much as I possibly can – but will save the details for next day’s entry.  I have to say – I love traveling alone, but, it does get a teeny bit lonely, so everyone’s facebook comments and messages are really keeping me company!  Feel free to drop a line, cuz I really appreciate hearing from everyone!

More tomorrow…

Deb