Wishing it was Friday.

That's the way I felt when I saw the guy in the suit surrounded by all the people dressed casually. Thank goodness that it is Friday today and I hope yours is whatever you want it to be.

Chess on the Plaza

The other day while walking past the plaza I caught these guys taking some time for a game of chess. I would have rather been playing than on my way back to work.

Spanish Reflection

I caught this reflection the window of La Boca. La Boca is a Spanish Tapas restaurant close to my work.

Reflection and Two Boxes

Waiting for the End

This is my last parade shots. I took this at the beginning of the parade. To me this poor horse looked as if he was ready for the end of the parade. I hope your Monday is a happy one.

Highway Shrine

While driving though one of the Northern New Mexico pueblos I stopped to take a photo when I came across this small shrine. I've seen Mary before but I wasn't too sure what the shells were for.

Pre-Parade

I think I enjoyed watching the people walking along the parade route more that the actual parade. These four were adorable, roasted corn and all.

Watching It All Go By

This chubby little guy was all ready for the parade last weekend. He even had his sombrero on to protect him from the bright harsh sun, well part of him. Have a great Friday everyone!

Kingston

Meet Kingston, he is the mascot for the retirement facility of the same name. It was a cute float full of retirees decked out in island outfits.

Fiesta Royalty

From the Fiesta website: "Each spring the Fiesta Council holds a contest in which local men and women compete to secure the popular roles of General Don Diego de Vargas and La Reina de la Fiesta de Santa Fe ™. The prospective contestants are judged on delivering an English and Spanish speech, and are questioned, in both English and Spanish, on their knowledge of historical events surrounding the Fiesta de Santa Fe.

Sparky, a Firefighters Friend

Sparky was one of the highlights of this long long parade.

Getting Ready for the Parade

At the end of the Fiesta weekend there is a parade called the "The Desfile de la Fiesta or the Historical / Hysterical Parade. This is a shot of the beginnings of people lining up for the parade. Frankly I found it quite boring and not sometthing I see myself attending again. I think the politicians and Right to Life groups turned me off.

Family Coat of Arms

Every year for Fiestas you will find the Spanish Family Coat of Arms hanging at the Palace of the Governors. Is my sir name on there? No, but there is a valley near Taos with my last name.

Fiesta Burger Anyone?

This is probably the most colorful food booth on the plaza this weekend. I caught this shot on Thursday as they were setting up all of the booths. If your a foodie there is a wide variety of foods to choose from. What's a Fiesta Burger you may ask? It could be just a burger with Green Chile or it's a Tortilla Burger with Green Chile. While I am not one who consumes red meat I have heard that the Tortilla Burger is something you must try, even once.

The Stage is Set

It's Fiesta weekend here in Santa Fe. There will be food, dancing, music and other festivities all around the plaza. This large stage has been up for a few days now. I hope your weekend is a festive one! Happy Friday!

Just a Couple of Buddies

Some photos just speak for themselves.

Decisions, Decisions

While walking through the plaza I caught sight of this young man right inside the entrance of our local Haagen Daz shop. This one also carries baked goods. Two treats in one shop, what a dream.

Red Geraniums

One of the things that I like about walking by the window at Cafe Pasqual's are their beautiful geraniums. I caught this gentleman noticing them as I was walking back to work the other day.

Sky and Wine

Saturday I spent the day at the New Mexico Wine Festival in Bernalillo near Albuquerque. It was a day full of music,food and good wines from New Mexico. Did I bring some home you may ask. Yes I did! Cheers!

Theme Day: Pink

Theme Day is here and this months theme is Pink. I took this shot during Indian Market while this couple was talking a break from all of the action. At the time I had no clue what our theme was. Talk about luck.

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