After our epic ride (see previous post) Jo and I were completely beat. As we drove back into Taos the sun was setting behind a curtain of distant anvil clouds. Rich hues of orange set off red adobe buildings in the valley in a conversation of colors. Dark green sage brush on the ground brilliantly contrasted the orange sky.
Taos Sunset
The sunset was beautiful, but we were in survival mode and needed to meet some basic needs, shelter, food, and rest. We decided to pursue them in that order. It was too late to make to any where worth camping before dark and we didn't want to stay in another motel. We drove through Taos looking at possible options. Cheap hotel, chain hotel, sketchy hotel, none seemed appealing. Then, tucked deep in an ally behind a huge cottonwood tree, I saw a bed and breakfast sign. It was a quaint adobe structure called the La Dona Luz Inn. Jo dialed the owner through a phone on the outside wall. He said that the only room available was the honey moon suite. It was way out of our price range, but it was also 9pm on a Sunday night. I redialed the owner, a super friendly and hospitable man, and we were able to work something out. The two story sweet was amazing. It was furnished from floor to ceiling with local Native American art and culture. The lower level had a full kitchen, living room with 2 story picture window, fire place, and outdoor balcony. The upper level had a king size bed, full bath, another fire place, and balcony looking out of the picture window and the lower level below. At the end of the balcony was a ladder that led to a private roof top deck featuring 360 degree views of the city and a hot tub.
Taos Sunset
The sunset was beautiful, but we were in survival mode and needed to meet some basic needs, shelter, food, and rest. We decided to pursue them in that order. It was too late to make to any where worth camping before dark and we didn't want to stay in another motel. We drove through Taos looking at possible options. Cheap hotel, chain hotel, sketchy hotel, none seemed appealing. Then, tucked deep in an ally behind a huge cottonwood tree, I saw a bed and breakfast sign. It was a quaint adobe structure called the La Dona Luz Inn. Jo dialed the owner through a phone on the outside wall. He said that the only room available was the honey moon suite. It was way out of our price range, but it was also 9pm on a Sunday night. I redialed the owner, a super friendly and hospitable man, and we were able to work something out. The two story sweet was amazing. It was furnished from floor to ceiling with local Native American art and culture. The lower level had a full kitchen, living room with 2 story picture window, fire place, and outdoor balcony. The upper level had a king size bed, full bath, another fire place, and balcony looking out of the picture window and the lower level below. At the end of the balcony was a ladder that led to a private roof top deck featuring 360 degree views of the city and a hot tub.
Our Pad for the Night
Our awe of the suite was only trumped by our overwhelming hunger. Finding food at 10pm on a Sunday night in downtown Taos was a hard proposition. After being turned away by 4 places we found a quaint bar with an open kitchen. With a private palace at our disposal we got our food to go. A dip in the hot tub under a star filled sky that was barely polluted by the dim lights of Taos was the perfect end to a great day.
Dim Lights of Taos
The next morning we woke up from a deep sleep in time make breakfast that was served downstairs. It was a full breakfast prepared by our friendly hosts. Afterwards we packed up and enjoyed one last tour of the suite and the view from the roof top deck.
Our awe of the suite was only trumped by our overwhelming hunger. Finding food at 10pm on a Sunday night in downtown Taos was a hard proposition. After being turned away by 4 places we found a quaint bar with an open kitchen. With a private palace at our disposal we got our food to go. A dip in the hot tub under a star filled sky that was barely polluted by the dim lights of Taos was the perfect end to a great day.
Dim Lights of Taos
The next morning we woke up from a deep sleep in time make breakfast that was served downstairs. It was a full breakfast prepared by our friendly hosts. Afterwards we packed up and enjoyed one last tour of the suite and the view from the roof top deck.
Downstairs
The Stairs
(notice the carving detail)
Upstairs
Heering Bone Ceiling
Bathroom Tile
To Hot Tub
On the Roof
270 Degree View from the Roof
(click on image for a larger size)
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There used to be an awesome brick-oven pizza joint in town. It was on the west side of the main road but I don't remember the details. Check it out if you make it back there.
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