Day 9

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Today was another early start as we headed into the mountains for the day. We met for breaky at 6:00am before heading off in the bus. 

Our first stop was in the Espanola Valley where we stopped at the Lov'N'Oven an all American donut store started in the mid 1900's from an outdoor oven. We purchased 2 dozen large donuts for $14 which were sensational however the coffee was like tar. 

We continued into the mountains going from our current 7000 feet above sea level to 10000 feet above sea level (to put into context Australia's largest mountain is 7300 feet). Fantastic scenery and views enjoyed by all. 

We continued to Eaglenest School. A school of 175 children at the top of the mountain in the snow. What a fantastic location. The children we met were fantastic and heavily engaged in their community. They are currently looking to build an ice skating rink for the winters to give the children an activity and also generate income for the school and community. This is being done in consultation with the community members. 

The students have also developed an aquaponics program where they are using fish to feed the growth of veggies. A great setup. 

The students have a horse program also run by the senior students to help develop their leadership skills ehich includes the maintenance and care of several horses and all grades.  

We then travelled to Taos where we stopped for lunch. I had some incredibly hot chilli con carne. I am not looking forward to it coming out. 

In Taos we had a tour of out tour guides prior residence and business presence.  A property purchased from Dennis Hopman - the producer and star of the movie easy rider.  A huge complex. 

We then travelled to the Pueblo of Comayo where we enjoyed a traditional New Mexican food before heading back to our hotel for drinks. 

A great day of cultural and educational experiences. 


The donut shop for breaky. 


Some great view along the climb up the mountains


Some of the signs are a bit strange. 


One of the churches we visited today


Some great sights in the snow


The students who we engaged with today. 


The view out of today's meeting room window. Spectacular.


Our tour guides previous residence in Taos. Well a small part of it anyway. 


More views


Our dinner stop. 











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  1. MelfieldApril 17, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Sounds so amazing! Incredibly jealous. I think I need to give you some instruction on appropriate topics of conversation on blogs (ie. hot chilli com carne)!!!!!xxx

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