Albuquerque, New Mexico

Today, Thursday the 10th of August was another busy day. Started out at 10:00AM. I thought I would get to do everything on my list in Albuquerque.  NOT!!! First I went to the Petroglyph National Monument 40 miles away. Unless you hike 2.25 miles in each direction you don't get to see the petroglyphs. Took a picture of the sign and left. Then I went to Albuquerque to the Turquoise Museum. It was 11:30 and the museum is open for a tour at 11:00 and 1:00. Well, that was another bust! Off to the New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum. Absolutely incredible! It felt so personal! I liked it better than the Holocaust Museum in D.C. No charge to get in, they rely only on donations.

  

           

From there I went to to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.. It was a really informative Museum. If we could only all live as simply and have the same morals and family traditions as they did, wow! 

      Even in 1881 they used cursive writing!

From there I went to Old Town Albuquerque. Obviously an old town with lots of shops and places to eat.  Yes I did do some shopping (of course) but I didn't do any eating. I did sit and chill for about a half an hour and listen to a group of musicians. One played guitar and the othe two played different types of Native American flute. They were fabulous. Left my tip and bought two cd's. Had to get back to campground before my furry little buddy busted a bladder. Never finished all my shopping. So, I still have more to see and haven't even made it to Santa Fe yet! We will see what tomorrow brings.