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THE CITY DIFFERENT
DISCOVERING SANTA FE
T here’s always a silver lining if you look hard stay longer and explore more, to discover what
enough. Santa Fe was ours.
makes Santa Fe tick, how it works its magic on resi-
dents and visitors alike.
PortugalandSpainwereonourspringcal-
endar for a three-month stay, but the pan-
Yes, Santa Fe has a rich and fascinating history,
demic got in the way. After being fully vaccinated, our colorful markets, a vibrant culinary scene, signif-
wanderlustkickedintohighgear,andwesearchedfor icant museums, and a thriving art community. But
a travel fix closer to home. A road trip was the answer. other great cities have those things. Perhaps what
At first, we focused on Yosemite or the Grand sets Santa Fe apart is its earthy elegance, a cele-
CanyononlytodiscoverthateveryoneelseinAmer- bration of its bold landscape, rich history, multi-
ica was heading for our national parks. After a little cultural influences, and dramatic style. Plus,
more thought, Santa Fe became the obvious choice. there’s something about the light here: Everything
We had visited this one-of-a-kind New Mexico city seems remarkably vivid, vibrant, and vital.
twice and were charmed. This time we wanted to
STORY BY RON & MARY JAMES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RON JAMES
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