Husband was to speak at his alma mater, Saint John's College in Santa Fe, and invited me to go along. I accepted!
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We had two short, beautiful flights. The Missouri was a glorious view. |
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Before we got on the shuttle to the college, we went for an early morning walk to the Plaza. |
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Our attempts at selfies are hilarious. |
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The Cathedral built by Bishop Lamy, as told in Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop,
one of mine and my Mamae's most well-loved books. |
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It was elevated to a Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Basilica_of_St._Francis_of_Assisi |
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One sees depictions of this title of Our Lady all over town. She is Our Lady of Peace. |
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Every explanation is bilingual. |
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In the historical side chapel, there were many relics! |
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Number Four's patron saint! |
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Took this picture for Number Seven, lover of animals! |
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The historical reredos, from the 1600s. |
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History |
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So beautiful! |
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Bad photo, the painting was breathtaking! |
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More history, this time musical! |
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Looking to main altar |
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Reredos |
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Looking back to choir loft |
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