Becoming a Transplant

 


2015 was the first time I had truly visited Albuquerque, and the basis of the visit was to go to fiesta. Needless to say, the weather did not cooperate that year, so the visit would have seemed like a total bust. In actuality it was the opposite. Missing out on balloons albeit disappointing allowed time to explore Albuquerque. That included amazing food in Old Town, walking around Old Town, enjoying craft beer from an abundance of breweries, checking out the Biopark, and that was just in 1 short weekend.

Fast forward 6 years to 2021, and the desire for a change of scenery is constantly growing. Sure, Colorado is a great state that offers no shortage of entertainment, but since that trip in 2015 a lot has also changed. The growth of Colorado made it difficult to enjoy the mountains, the sports, the city. The growth also came at a cost, and living there just became more and more expensive with each passing week. So, when the question came up of where the change of scenery should be, one place kept coming to mind.

 The decision was quick, one job resignation, and house sold later I was destined for New Mexico. Now that I’m here I love every second of it. Waking up every morning to see the sunrise over the Sandia, hot air balloons flying daily, and that’s before my morning cup of coffee. That’s what this blog is, my adventures in New Mexico through hiking, scenery, culture, drinking, and eating. Everyday is a new adventure here, and I hope you’ll join me along the way.

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