There it was sitting on the ground. I was in Santa Fe for more back to back workshops and saw it lying there on a brisk Wednesday morning this past week and it suddenly occurred to me that I had once again missed the leaves changing. In fact, looking around the campus of buildings, I was viewing the last gasp of most of the deciduous trees present. I had missed fall too! That is not unusual either as Phoenix generally does miss this season. And indeed, back in Phoenix there was/is a heat wave of temperatures in the high 80's. The pecan tree and mulberry trees in our yard have yet to even turn yellow as it is just not cold enough. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it is barely even hinting at winter outside. I certainly wouldn't want to give the impression that I miss the cold - indeed I am fully acclimated to this warm climate and get cold the moment it drops below 75. This is the reason we have foulies on the boat - only had to use them once so far but at least we won't be cold.
It would be fun however to perhaps spend some time in Santa Fe this winter if it can be arranged at the back end of a business trip. We have managed several meals close to the center of town and looks to be a festive place to browse, shop and otherwise while away some hours. The town has begun to decorate for the holiday though the main basilica is covered in white netting for some kind of refurbishment/cleaning. Looking at that reminded me of every visit I have made to Europe in the past although they use green netting in Italy and Spain.
All said though - I am glad to be home sleeping in my own bed and making my own meals. Travel is only fun when it's purpose is fun.
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