Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe was a quick drop in. Got there in time for an authenitc mexican meal and margarita, and just in time to watch the sun set over the quintessential pueblo town of small vintage shops and restaurants. Perfect place for 50 somethings and over, (maybe retired?) who have money to spend and time to indulge in beautiful hotels and spas. Of all 6 bars in town, the one we were actually willing to go in to attempted to charge a $5 cover on...

Carlsbad, New Mexico Rather than drive the 13 hours straight to Santa Fe, we discovered Carlsbad, New Mexico, home of the Carlsbad Caverns. We found a cheap campsite, made some sandwiches and drank boxed wine, swinging on the swings all night before crashing in our brand new tent J In the morning it was straight to the caverns. We took the "natural entrance" which winds down 750 feet into what is known as "the big room" which is 600,000 square feet in size m...