Taos In The Spring . . .

Taos, New Mexico is usually abuzz with activity during the winter ski season. The spring is off-season, with few tourists and a slower pace. However, to my eye, Taos is best in the spring. The colorful rebirth of spring and mild weather make it a landscape photographers delight. I find it a wonderful weekend getaway from Albuquerque when my eye yearns for a bit more foilage and fauna. By the way, I discovered a wonderful local eatery in Taos. The Guadalajara Grill is popular with the locals of Mexican heritage (a good sign that the food is delicious), with tasty New Mexican standards like burritos and tacos. The setting is casual, and the food so good that I've eaten there three times in two days. It's that good. My favorite is the shrimp cocktail. Rich with shrimp and bits of avocado, onions, and cilantro in a tangy tomato soup, it makes the perfect light meal. It is on the main strip in Taos at 822 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Good, cheap eats!

The photo above shows an art Gallery along Paseo del Pueblo Norte in the historic section of Taos, New Mexico. Photo by Donald Peterson