A Bridge of Sorts--The Santa Fe Trail

 

This is a boardwalk over a remnant of the Santa Fe Trail.  It's located at Pecos National Monument, one of my favorite spots just outside Santa Fe.  I always go there at least once to visit the ruins while visiting this wonderful area.

Much of the land that helped improve the park for visitors was donated by the late actress Greer Garson and her husband.

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An Unusual Boardwalk

On February 22 I showed you some statues commemorating the end of the Santa Fe trail on Museum Hill as well as a map. While exploring at Pecos National Historical Park we were able to walk on this boardwalk which covered a remnant of the old original trail.  I can't imagine the hardships these traders and travellers endured so many years ago, but I was thrilled to be able to see this bit of history.

Pecos National Historical Park #3-More Ruins

The steps above are all that remain of the entrance to one of the pueblos. Pecos Pueblos' peak of power and influence spanned 1450 to 1550.  Ground floor rooms were mainly for food storage, with living quarters on upper levels.

Remains of the Convento where the work took place-The Convento was the mission's heart: priest's quarters, workshops, corrals, stables, kitchen, garden, and dinign room.  Here the priest taught Indians new ways of building, carpentry, and caring for livestock.

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The photos below are different views of the Mission Church that I posted here.

ABC WEDNESDAY-"G" Gate at Pecos National Historical Park

We recently visited Pecos National Historical Park which is an impressive place.  The museum displays are beautifully organized, and the park is a spiritual and peaceful environment.  The sun was shining, but the temperature was not exactly summer warm.  Despite the wind, we traversed the trails and let our imagination wander as we wondered about the lives of the Indians when the land was inhabited by members of the ancient pueblo.

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