🌵! Santa Fe Pagosa Springs: A Southwestern Road Trip Full of Wonder!

Just revisited Santa Fe and explored beyond—what an unforgettable journey through history, culture, and stunning nature! Here’s what made this trip special: !🏛️ !Santa Fe Highlights: Unique Adobe Architecture !🧱 – The city blends Spanish, Indigenous Pueblo, and modern American styles into something truly special. Fun fact: It reminded me a bit of Tibetan buildings—earthy, spiritual, and timeless! Loretto Chapel !⛪ – Home of the miraculous unsupported spiral staircase. An architectural marvel that still inspires wonder! New Mexico State Capitol !🏛️ – Surprisingly humble yet elegant—a reflection of Southwestern simplicity. Bandelier National Monument !🏞️ – Walked among ancient Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings carved into volcanic tuff. The walls are dotted with small holes, like split soap bubbles—where homes, kivas, and stories once thrived. White Rock Overlook !🌊 – A breathtaking view of the Rio Grande winding through deep canyons toward the west !🌊💛. The water was muddy but powerful, flanked by dramatic volcanic rock formations. !❄️ !Crossing into Colorado: Drove from over 2,000 meters elevation down into Pagosa Springs !🏔️🚗. Caught a gorgeous sunset on the way—the sky was on fire! 🌅❤️ Now gearing up for several days of skiing! 🎿⛷️—Pagosa is known for its hot springs and snowyadventures! This region is a perfect mix of deep history, raw nature, and peaceful small-town vibes. Perfect for those who love road trips with soul !🧡📸. #US#SantaFe #NewMexico #PagosaSprings #RoadTrip #SouthwestUSA #BandelierNationalMonument #ArchitectureLovers #SkiTrip #WhiteRockOverlook #TravelDiary