[Mike McCarty]

Allan,

You're first image is a real marvel.

Taos is a beautiful locale with an interesting meld of cultures. Good food, fishing, and dare devil white water rides down the Rio Grande gorge (I actuall did this). Santa Fe is also real nice, situated just a short drive to the south.

I was also in Taos the year before and took this shot in front of Mt. Wheeler, which stands guard over the town of Taos. I hope to paint this before I die.

A New Mexico pilgrimage sounds real nice.