May 24, 2011

Timeless Taos - A New Series

It’s our one-year anniversary here at Grey Havens cottage! Alas, I don’t have a new picture of it to share with you. Whenever I have had spare moments lately, the weather has not been the best for snapping some photos to show how the little homestead looks now. Considering that we are not in the path of destructive weather conditions afoot this spring, we are counting out blessings! We adore our home and have thoroughly enjoyed getting acquainted with it this past year.

So instead of entertaining you with pictures of our house right now, I’m going to start a wee series of posts featuring charming scenes in Taos, New Mexico. I’ve already shared a couple of pictures, featuring the majestic steeples at San Franciso de Asis Church and the delicate stained-glass window at San Geronimo Chapel.

We spent a couple of hours in the Taos Pueblo, the first Living World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO. About 150 people live full-time within the pueblo. Its two main structures are called the North House and South House. These structures are believed to be well over 1000 years old. Below is a view of the North House. This large building is comprised of many individual homes, built side-by-side and in layers with common walls and no connecting doorways.  Isn't it an amazing place?


And to give the scene step-back-in-time feel, I also converted it to a black and white version.


10 comments:

  1. It is indeed amazing! I love Taos! My son loves it so much that he bought some land there! I can't wait to travel back West! You're giving me the urge to GO WEST! I'm enjoying your photos! ♥

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  2. That is an amazing looking place. Even without the black and white version it has a step back in time feel to it I think

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  3. Wow! What construction. Someone knew what they were doing way back then.
    Can't wait to see pics of your house though.
    HUGS
    Kim

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  4. Awesome! I've told you before, but if you didn't take these trips, I'd never go anywhere!!

    Have a beautiful day. So glad you're not the path of that terrible weather. My heart goes out to all who are. :(

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  5. Nice images. I think I like the BW best.

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  6. Taos? I think that's where the main earthship is!! HA! Love the B/W one. Very nice.
    We are bracing for the bad storms tonight here in middle Tn. Hope they die out before they make it you.

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  7. Really love the black & white version as it does make the building look old. What an interesting place!

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  8. amazing pic!! I would love to see those pueblos. Some day we are going to have to take a trip to Taos. Once we hit Shiprock we might as well keep going.. LOL

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  9. Those pops of color on the doors are wonderful, but then the black and white photo is also wonderful. Blessings on your first year anniversary at Grey Havens Cottage. Time certainly does fly!

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  10. I love both versions but the black and white speaks to me more! So haunting.

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