The most famous and most-photographed church in New Mexico, the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church in Taos, was being remudded when we visited. We also made a pilgrimage to Dennis Hopper’s grave mound, to pay our respects.

The most famous and most-photographed church in New Mexico, the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church in Taos, was being remudded when we visited. We also made a pilgrimage to Dennis Hopper’s grave mound, to pay our respects.
Taos was quite relaxing. Nestled far up in the mountains, cool summer nights set the scene. Our hostess invited us to a backyard opera (only in Taos?), wonderfully performed by students at the taos opera institute – the ambiance made complete by sheep running around and a gracious host who promised us the best rack …