Rodeo New Mexico Style!

This past week was State Fair New Mexico!  What do you do at a State Fair but eat junk food and here in New Mexico it also means going to the rodeo.  About 20 years ago or more my husband and I went to a rodeo, but the one at the state fair was awesome! There were 6 of us and we all agreed it was a blast.  A young cowboy sitting next to me explained how the points are earned for each of the events.  He was so excited to share his knowledge and I loved hearing it.  The cowboys and cowgirls who do this for a living are tough and really talented.  I highly suggest if you ever get a chance to see a live rodeo do it . . . I don't think you will be disappointed! Enjoy the photos . .

Began with a huge display of fireworks!

Parade of the cowgirls.

The shute.

All I kept thinking was . . . oh my gosh your back!

There was even an event for little kids!  Riding the mullets . . .

This the Season!

September, is Green Chile season in New Mexico!  Cases and cases are sold around town with the added bonus of having them roasted for free!  No need to worry if the store is equipped with a giant roaster, you just need to breath in and follow the sweet, sweet scent!  Although we have embraced green chilies, buying a whole case . . . well just seems to be a bit much ;-)

                                                        

What would a farmers market be without a green chili eating contest!  This group of people each ate over a pound of very hot green chilies!  The woman in the picture has been undefeated!  The prize . . . a plastic trophy YIKES! 

I just had to add the picture below . . . It was our first snake siting!  Honestly, the snake was harmless as my husband I found out when we corralled it into a box to relocate it.  We tried to research the type and came up with a couple of possibilities.  

Last Days of Scotland and London

Our last stop in Scotland was Edinburgh.  It was my favorite of all the cities we visited!  From the heart of the city along Prince Street with the shops, pubs and gardens to the Royal Mile and of course Edinburgh Castle where we saw the awesome Military Tattoo!  It was truly a memorable trip!  Fortunately, we weren't finished as we then took a train to London!  A pub crawl to one of the oldest pubs in London, The London Bridge, Kensington Palace and of course Harrods to name a few.  We walked miles the three days we were in London and enjoyed every minute!  Some photos to enjoy!

St. Andrews

St. Andrews

Bakery Shop St. Andrews . . . yummy

                                                             

                                                   Royal Ancient Clubhouse in St. Andrews

Edinburgh

Military Tattoo at the Edinburgh Castle. . . one word awesome!

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Harrods "food" floor

                     

Big Ben

One of the oldest pubs in London . . . part of the Pub Crawl

Our group!