January 18, 2020
I’ve been to Old Town Albuquerque a million times before Saturday, but I always find something that fascinates me each time I go.
I think what draws me to Old Town is the rich history and heritage that’s evident as you stroll through and around the plaza. Many of the buildings that are now restaurants and shops used to be family homes. Walk into any one of the art galleries in Old Town and it’s immediately clear where you would have found the living room, the kitchen, and bedrooms.
Home to the San Felipe de Neri Cathedral, numerous restaurants, art galleries, shops and a wonderful gazebo in the middle of the plaza, there is definitely plenty to see as your stroll through the streets and alleys of Old Town Albuquerque.
I used to live in the Los Angeles area in California. Sure, there was a good amount of Mexican culture but the heritage was hard to come by. Most of the buildings you’d find out there are much, much newer and have much less history to them. I understand, California is a much more progressive state, particularly the LA area, but you’re hard pressed to find an old wagon wheel or cigar store Indian in the streets of really any area.
I will return to Old Town Albuquerque many more times in my life, and each visit will be as special as the time before.
For more pictures of this visit, click here.
Until next weekend!
-Phil