taos pueblo

 



We visited many missions/churches today as we traveled the High Road to Taos.  The church at the Taos Pueblo is one the "must see" sights.

 

Taos, New Mexico

9.18.17

trinity

 

Although built over 300 years ago, the Mission San Francisco de Asis sported fresh adobe.  Each spring, the parishioners gather to mud a new layer of adobe on the walls with a mixture of mud and straw. The work is called “enjarre”, or re-mud. All God's creatures -- and buildings -- welcome spring's renewal.

 

Mission San Francisco de Asis

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

5.22.2015

 



azul de taos

 

No trip to Taos or New Mexico would be complete without the obligatory "adobe" photo.  Tradition has it that blue stops evil spirits from entering the home and dates back to early settlers. Another story relates the color to Our Lady of Guadalupe who appeared to the faithful wrapped in a blue robe.  The blue on this door is probably to keep the turistas away since the casa is near the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church, a site with many visitors like me.

 

Ranchero de Taos, New Mexico

5.22.2015