July 21 – The main item on today’s agenda was a visit to Hummingbird Music Camp in Jemez Springs NM. Susannah had spent 10 blissful summers there growing up but hadn’t been back for 20 years. The people running the camp still remembered her – perhaps in part because her picture from the front page of the Albuquerque Journal taken 26 years ago still hangs framed on the wall in the dining hall.

It was a good day to visit since they were transitioning between sessions. Many parents were visiting and the campers from the previous week gave a public concert. Ben’s favorite place was Cavity Cave – you can imagine what is sold there. Ben even lost his (loose) tooth while chewing on his Snickers bar – bonus! Susannah was tickled to see how much of the camp matched her memories – and Rowan declared that Hummingbird was her favorite place in the world. Perhaps a future camper?

Leaving Hummingbird just before the skies opened up, we passed through Los Alamos en route to Santa Fe, arriving at the home of Nick’s relatives Ken and Maxine. They have a beautiful setting in the hills above Santa Fe, complete with outside fireplaces, a stone garden, and even a treehouse. A delicious dinner ensued.

Day 23: Albuquerque NM to Santa Fe NM via Jemez Springs NM – 145 miles.