Angus says, “Are we there yet?”I drove up to Taos in July with my husband and our Scottish Terrier Angus. We took the high road to Taos through Chimayo, Truchas, Ojo Sarco, and Las Trampas, then at Penasco headed north through the Carson National Forest. For a while, I thought I was in Washington State.
Carson National ForestThe trip was a research venture for my next book that takes place in Taos during two time periods—1929 and 2020.
El Pueblo Lodge, Taos, New Mexico
We stayed at a historic motor lodge, El Pueblo Lodge, in Taos. Great Breakfast buffet and a little place to sit outside our room to enjoy beer thirty.
We stopped on our way into town to tour Mabel Dodge Luhan’s compound, but we missed the visiting hours. They recommend calling ahead for times.
Mabel Dodge Luhan’s Compound – Los Gallos Taos, New MexicoWe ventured to the village of Arroyo Seco, which plays a role in my next book, both in 1929 and 2020. I tried to find the El Salto del Agua cave and waterfall, which also will be featured in my book but was unsuccessful.
The Village of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico