Casita Chamisa – there are no accidents

Gosh, I have soooo much to share about my travels, and it’s been so exciting and full of fun that I’ve neglected taking enough time to keep up with my blogging efforts.

I reached Albuquerque, NM last weekend after two long travel days across the plains (I guess) along route 40.   Again, another obstacle with my planned hotel that accepts my 3 dogs led me to one of my most unexpected pleasures.

After not being able to reach the hotel ahead of time to confirm for hours on end, I checked my pet friendly travel list and contacted a little bed and breakfast run by the most amazing older man, Arnold.  His niece showed me to my little guest house and it was perfect, amazing and very special. 2 bedrooms, a little kitchen and garden of it’s own.  Sweet!

The following morning I reveled in tales of the house being built on top of an ancient Indian burial ground.  So for almost a decade they painstakingly excavated and cataloged every artifact under the supervision and appreciation of the Indians and township.  After that, they opened this very special place that I’m certain I will visit again.

I was served blue cornmeal pancakes with fresh berries and warm pears and had a lovely conversation with the other couple that was staying there for the weekend, Barbara and Neil.

There are no accidents really and I felt I was led there to meed this most amazing man, share a meal with interesting and incidentally “showbusiness” related folks, and walk afterward amongst llamas, peacocks, horses and chickens.

Sure beat the hell out of the La Quinta Inn!  And you know what?  It cost less too!

I’m having the time of my life and thrilled to share it with you all.

If you have some travel stories of your own, especially about unexpected places or people you’ve met, I’d love to hear about them.  Lisa Gold