Escape from the mundane, homogenized hotel/motel experience. Step back a decade or so when life was less hectic and people actually smiled and said "good morning" as you stroll down the street.
My seven day sojourn in Silver City, New Mexico has been nothing but enchanting. So much so that I have now transplanted myself here - to a new world, full of warm colors, flavor and history.
My three friends and I stayed at the Adobe Agave, a historic adobe B & B, (vacation rental) located in an established residential neighborhood - within walking distance of the "old" downtown's restaurants, galleries and my favorite gelateria, Aloto Gelato (try a combo of sour cherry and chocolate). Our completely furnished, fully equipped kitchen gave us the option of preparing picnic lunches for our day trips to the Gila, the City of Rocks and bicycle touring or the comfort of knowing we could walk home after enjoying a great meal at Diane's and burn off that last bite of homemade cake.
As you may have surmised by now, I am a "foodie" wantabee. On a quest for the simple pleasures, no pretense and good value and Adobe Agave provided me and my guests all of that and more. I have made new friends here, have gone to wine tastings at the Esperanza Winery in the Mimbres where we spent a most enjoyable day, sans email, phone, etc.
After a full day's adventure, returning to a hot bath - an extremely comfortable bed, I sleep. The humming birds outside my window slowly bring me back to consciousness, and the sun starts to warm the garden wall. I pour my coffee, go out into the garden, sit and thank the "stars" for bringing me here.
Silver City has a vibrant arts community, hosts a variety of annual events such as the Tour of the Gila (bicyclists), a Jazz festival, Gem and Mineral show and more. Check out www.silvercity.org for more things to do or just simply "be" and enjoy the hospitality. read more
