Still More Santa Fe

I was hoping that my allergies would be better here, as they are sometimes when we travel. But that hasn't been the case at all - my fall allergies are still in full swing. I tried Claritin, I tried Zyrtec, but in the end I've had to rely on Benadryl. Which is a fine line to walk, especially in the dry air here. Take it too often, and my nose will dry up too much and I'll end up with nosebleeds. Don't take it enough, and I'll be blowing my nose every two minutes and I'll end up with nosebleeds. So far I've managed to walk that tightrope, but I'm not feeling confident that I'll escape unscathed.

Wednesday was a lazy morning of walking the dogs, reading, and breakfast at the house. Eventually we went to the Guadalupe district for shopping and lunch. The shopping wasn't inspiring, although I did enjoy one antique furniture shop. Lunch at Zia Diner was very good. We started with crispy asparagus with wasabi-ranch dipping sauce. I had stewed Moroccan chicken - a nice change of pace from all the enchiladas. My Tall Guy had their 'famous' organic meatloaf with green chile and pine nuts. I tried some of the crab-cake sliders that Leslie got, and they were very good too, especially with the mango salsa. I tried a pomegranate cosmo - it was decent, but not inspiring.

We headed back to the house with full bellies - I hadn't slept well so I needed a nap! More reading and lounging around filled out the afternoon for me.



The Rooftop Pizzeria had been recommended to us by friends. Since there was a good chance of rain, we ordered up a couple of pizzas to pick up and eat at the house. The first one had fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, roast garlic spread & basil. The second was their BLT pizza: apple-smoked bacon, tomato, mozzarella, provolone & blue cheese topped with avocado and lettuce with red sauce. We broke out a bottle of red wine and attacked the pizza with vigor. They were delicious!

Next up, investigating the spa treatments available - I need a facial!