Autumn

Most people know that I am not particularly impressed by the scenery here in New Mexico. But this time of year is very pretty; as beautiful as I have ever seen it. In Albuquerque we have very few pine trees, we mostly have deciduous trees that turn into a variety of gold and orange colors. As you come down from the west mesa you overlook the bosque toward the east side of the city and it very beautiful. The bosque (the forest that is along the Rio Grande) is thick enough that you cannot see the river. It provides spectacular colors and is really the jewel of the city. I love the leaves that are scattered along my street and into my yard, up to my door step. They crunch under our feet, the kids like to throw and kick at them. The nights are crisp, yet warm during the day with bright blue sky, hardly any clouds and brilliant sunshine. We have the Balloon Fiesta, pumpkins patches, and chili roasting -- which smells wonderful! At this time of year, I am happy to say that this is my home.