Hello!

It’s official! My time as Artist in Residence at Bandelier National Monument began today. After a somewhat harrowing drive (who would have guessed that after a long, dry Texas summer it would rain buckets and sheets as I made my way west) I arrived safely in beautiful Frijoles Canyon. Warm greetings and lots of information and support from the rangers and staff here made me feel welcome. They even unloaded my vehicle! (Did I bring too much? Yes – yes I did indeed bring too much…) As the first AiR since the COVID quarantines, I am looking forward to my time here – a month already doesn’t feel long enough to explore all the wonders that await.

My quarters. This is part of a wonderful lodge that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1933 and 1941. Though no longer open for public lodging, it does provide housing for park staff and lucky official visitors like me. I am thrilled because there is personal history with this place – but that’s a story for later…
This is the afternoon view from my window. YES – the sky really is this blue!

After I settle in I will be back with more posts. See you later.

4 thoughts on “Hello!”

  1. I’m excited to see and read what happens to you and those around you- including animals if they happen to come by.😊

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    1. Animals do come by – mostly the small ones. Squirrels. Birds. Ants (yes, I know they are technically insects…). The bigger ones – mountain lions, bears, bobcats – live deeper in the canyon.

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  2. Great photos. So happy you arrived safely. May your time there be amazing for you and all that are able to attend.
    Linda

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