After six weeks in Austin and a week trekking through the desert, it was time to settle into somewhere where i could rest, recharge, and refocus on my passions - and Santa Fe was the perfect stop.
For the last few weeks, I’ve got to catch up reading, hit the gym five days a week, and get back to biking around town. I’ve hit up a half dozen concerts, eaten my body weight in green chiles, and caught up on much needed sleep.
Santa Fe is full of such nice people, beautiful pueblo architecture, and is rich in art, history, and culture. In fact, when I left Miami I put Santa Fe on my bucket list - even though i knew nothing about it other than adobe architecture and spicy food. it certainly hasn’t disappointed in that regard.
With that said, Santa Fe is pretty sleepy. There’s not many young professionals here, no WeWorks and only a single crossfit gym, and nightlife is non-existent. As a result, it’s been really hard to make friends here - even though everyone I work and workout with is super nice - and as a result I’ve spent a lot of time alone. That’s been hard on me, as i draw my energy from being around other people, but it’s nice to find balance and spend some time quality with myself (even if i drive myself crazy most days).
With that aside, I have discovered something incredible here that has made me so happy: Meow Wold is by far the coolest most incredible art mystery sensory experience in the universe. the installations are insane, the experience is unforgettable, and the mysteries to unravel are mind-bending. I’ve spent at least ten of my last twenty days here, and i loved every minute of it.
I planned to go back one last time to walk the exhibit, say goodbye to the friends I’ve made, and wrap up the final pieces to the puzzle - but it closed unexpectedly today in light of the coronavirus and I’ll be unable to say my goodbyes to a place i really loved and spent so much time on my own. But I know I’ll be back again in time. in this multiverse or the next.
I still have a week left here in the land of enchantment, so there is still time to explore. and i promise to make the most of it.