This is the last day of our trip to spend wandering Santa Fe. First stop breakfast in the hotel and then to The UPS Store to mail some Hatch Chile sauce and spice back home.

Because we had to take the car to UPS, we also take a drive to the top of a hill where Fort Marcy was located and also the Cross of the Martyrs. The martyrs were the priests that were killed as part of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. From this vantage point, you also have a spectacular view of the city of Santa Fe and the surrounding mountains.

Quick walk to one of the hotels I stayed at with Steve and friends in 2013, La Posada de Santa Fe. We bought a piece of art here. Artwork is throughout the lobby, always interesting and for sale. I am surprised that a wonderful Native American woman and child sculpture that was in front of the hotel has been replaced with a modern piece!

On the way back, I walk through the park next to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Loretta Chapel where there is a wonderful statue (thank goodness not torn down) and historical plaques. It’s called the Four Corners and was installed in 1886. The fountain features four figures of conquistadors standing back-to-back, along with animals like a burro, cow, and sheep, symbolizing agriculture and livestock. It’s a lovely park too.

Now we take the short walk from the hotel to the oldest church in the USA – San Miguel and next door is the oldest house in Santa Fe. Again, so much history to experience. The large bell inside the church has a sign next to it. Of course, I rang the bell!

Next a bit of wandering up Canyon Road to enjoy the artwork and outdoor sculptures. Flowers are blooming everywhere.

We cross back over the Santa Fe River and follow the path along Alameda Street enjoying the walk.

Our adventuring is done for today. The weather is changing- more humid, with chance of thunderstorms. We haven’t made up our minds yet on time and place for an early dinner before we attend Santa Fe Opera’s last performance of their 2025 season – “La Boehme.” 🎶 Sadly, we will say goodbye to Santa Fe tomorrow morning, until the next time!