Westward Ho

We recently traveled west for some relaxation time in one of our favorite cities--Santa Fe. We had a great time and enjoyed time on the couch, time on the slopes, good food, fresh air, and a side trip to Vegas! I managed to fit knitting and running both into our trip, but was quickly humbled running at altitude. Thank goodness knitting didn't require my lungs. My runs included speedwork and a long run of 14 miles that both left me breathless and slower than usual. I am always reminded of the joy I get from running when I am listening to only the sound of my feel on the trails and see such beautiful surroundings as the Santa Fe mountains. I only saw a few cars and the scenery was so beautiful and well quite literally breathtaking. (Yes, I really took that photo!)


My knitting included the completion of two cabled baby hats complete with ear flaps. They were quick, plane friendly, and turned out just adorable and soft.

Skiing was a blast and I think the running helped me quickly pick up where I left off two years ago--blasting down the blue hills and enjoying an easy black or two. I even heard myself yip outloud after getting airborne over a snowmound.











On the other hand, I am reminded of what a pain people can be while on a run down the strip in Vegas! We drove from Santa Fe to Vegas, with my mother-in-law and her boyfriend. It took about 10 hours and took me through uncharted territory in Arizona and a trek across the Hoover Dam (view the Dam photo).

In Vegas, we saw the Cirque du Soliel Love show (Beatles), played a little tennis in the warmer weather, and attended a friend's, yup his name is Ron and we know him, 70th birthday party at the Palms. Enjoy the photos!