This was the first time we have ever been to the Indian Market, and it was wonderful. Taking a shuttle from the Santa Fe Place Mall alleviated all the hassle of finding a place to park. The shuttle dumped us off at Sandoval and Alameda, just a couple of blocks from the Plaza.
The day was hot, but in the morning it was still comfortable, and the crowds were lighter than they would be later in the day.
There were hundreds of booths with approximately 1200 Indian artists from 100 tribes all across the United States, although we mainly saw Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo Indians. The best part was striking up conversations with so many interesting people who loved to talk about their culture and their art.
We bought two paintings which we absolutely fell in love with. I will post pictures of them in my next blog post.
The only thing we didn't do was get something to eat in the Market area. Long lines everywhere and I am assuming the Plaza restaurants were jammed with people.
It was a really perfect morning.
THIS WAS IN FRONT OF THE ELDORADO HOTEL.
INSIDE THE ELDORADO HOTEL.
THIS MAN WAS WORKING ON A PAINTING.
BOOTHS OUTSIDE THE SANTA FE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING.
THESE MUSICIANS WERE FROM ECUADOR.
1 comment:
Great pics! We are going to do our best to get up there tomorrow EARLY and check it out! Wish my parents were here for it - maybe next year.
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