Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque Review

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Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque ReviewWe used this guide to plan a couple of trips to Santa Fe and in and around Taos, and were very happy with the results. The book starts with a general introduction to northern New Mexico, covering history, art, architecture and so on. Then there's a chapter on general visitor information for the region, and a section for foreign visitors. The remaining chapters are:
Getting to Know Santa Fe; Where to Stay in Santa Fe; Where to Dine in Santa Fe; What to See & Do in Santa Fe; Santa Fe Shopping; Santa Fe After Dark; Excursions from Santa Fe; Getting to Know Taos; Where to Stay in Taos; Where to Dine in Taos; What to See & Do in Taos; Albuquerque
The organization is good, with the hotels, for example, clearly broken out by price range ("Very Expensive", "Expensive", "Moderate" and "Inexpensive"). But the real value of the book is the author's candid evaluations. We've been burned in the past by guide books that gave every establishment a glowing review, so it was pleasant to use this book to find lunch in Taos one day last month. Here's some of what we found:
Ogelvie's Bar and Grill: "The food here is not flavorful, and the atmosphere is dated"
Eske's Brew Pub: "The crowd is local, a few people sitting at the bar . . . . At times it can be a rowdy place, but mostly it's just fun, lots of ski patrollers and mountain guides . . . ."
Outback in Taos: "My kayaking buddies always go here after a day on the river. That will give you an idea of the level of informality (very), as well as the quality of the food and beer (great) and the size of the portions (large)."
It's clear that the author really loves the area, and knows it inside out; we went to eight or ten places (hotels and restaurants) that she recommends, and didn't regret a single one.Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque OverviewWith its abundance of cultural offerings, outdoor adventures, and fantastic shopping, northern New Mexico has something for everyone. Named one of the top three U.S. art cities, Santa Fe also boasts natural venues for the sports enthusiast, and so much more. This book includes:A shopping guide to the Indian and Spanish markets, with tips on buying Native American pottery, jewelry, and rugsListings of cultural events, from opera to art galleries to pueblosSports outlets for everything from bird watching to mountain bikingComplete details on Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta

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Odyssey: 1970 Review

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Odyssey: 1970 ReviewAfter reading the very human search for meaningfulness of the protagonist in Crossroads: 1969, I had to read the sequel. The book paints a vivid and obviously knowledgeable portrait of a young man's coming of age in what had to be one of the most exciting yet challenging times in our country's history. The characters are fascinating and in many cases tragic. The reader comes to appreciate the destructive impact of the war in Vietnam on both sides of the politics as well as on young and old alike. The deadly cat-and-mouse duel of the protagonist and his rogue cop pursuer is compelling. The collision of the new values of the rebellious younger generation of those days with the realities of their world is vividly portrayed. As one who was not alive during those times, I found it a worthwhile literary journey, obviously fortified both with historical research and personal experience. Yet as one dealing with the challenges of young adulthood in the first decade of the new century, I also found both the conflicts and lessons depicted to be universal in their appeal.
All in all a great experience... a very human story with lots of excitement and some major surprises thrown in. I hope there will be a sequel.Odyssey: 1970 OverviewOdyssey:1970 is the story of a young man's life on the road during one of the pivotal years in modern American history.The sequel to Crossroads: 1969, it picks up with the story of John Cassell, a twenty-two year old college graduate, just returned from Europe and North Africa.Miraculously freed from the Vietnam War by a high draft lottery number in December of 1969, he decides to devote the year 1970 to exploring his own country... to enjoy being young... to revel in the life of the Counterculture before the War Machine comes for him in 1971.The long, uncertain hitchhike between Albuquerque, New Mexico and Berkeley, California becomes as familiar as the way to work.The freaks, gunrunners, revolutionaries and fugitives who haunt its many miles become family. His year of exploration is shortly transformed into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a rogue Albuquerque cop, Robert Dugan, a man maimed in mind, body and spirit by his Vietnam War service.Based in part upon a true story, Odyssey is a saga of the counterculture as witnessed by one of its more obscure members, of social revolution, of the impact of a seemingly eternal, unjust war on an entire generation.It's a story of coming of age, the value of friendship, interdependence, as well as some of the consequences that accompany ‘doing your own thing'.This is the generation that changed America... in the year that changed many in the generation.Supplementing the story line throughout the book are well-researched historical narratives, including eyewitness accounts, putting the experiences of Cassell, his friends, and enemies in their larger context.

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Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 2nd Edition (Travel Guide) Review

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Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 2nd Edition (Travel Guide) ReviewFodor's "Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque" is one of their best guidebooks. I used it extensively while planning a recent trip to New Mexico, and the information and opinions within it were generally right on the money. While I refered to it for planning my lodging during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, it really proved its worth during an extended road trip to Santa Fe and Los Alamos.
The advice was always cogent, and practical tips were very helpful, especially when it came to getting oriented on Santa Fe's notoriously confusing streets. Thanks to the book's recommendation, I made reservations at The Bishop's Lodge, a captivating and beautiful historical property founded by Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy 150 years ago. I appreciated the guide's putting the property in historical context, and was delighted at the off-the-beaten-path tip. Likewise, the guide's emphasis on the important art scene in Santa Fe led me to numerous galleries and shops; all the things that it recommended for someone of my interests were well-covered and accurate. Various other advice either on its own or as part of the great "A Good Walk" features, was useful, particularly regarding restaurants, shops, and the area around the Santa Fe Plaza, including the La Fonda Hotel (with it's wonderful lobby and shops,) the beautiful St. Francis Cathedral (with its truly beautiful stained glass of many different styles,) and the quaint Loretto Chapel (with it's unusual staircase and interesting gift shop.)
Although I didn't go to Taos during this trip, I did go to Los Alamos, which was well-covered and is prettier than I expected. There are many things to do in this small town, but the museums related to the atomic bomb development that occurred there are most captivating. The Los Alamos Historical Museum was especially interesting (and it's free!) and deserves more detail in the book along with the adjacent Fuller Lodge. The museum is located on "Bathtub Row" and even though the guide doesn't recommend it, it's interesting to take the museum's walking tour down Bathtub Row. At the intersection of Bathtub Row and Peach Street sits J. Robert Oppenheimer's former home (it's private property,) and returning to the museum you pass ancient Puebloan structures that date back hundreds of years. The book is correct in noting this incongruity of ancient and atomic cultures juxtaposed in such a small space. Use caution when visiting the larger and newer Bradbury Science Museum, as the museum has some unusual operating hours, which are correctly listed in this guide.
This is a very well done travel guide, and I made extensive use of it both planning my trip to New Mexico, and actually traveling the area. My primary interests were balloons, the artistic scene in Santa Fe, and historical sites and museums. For those purposes this guide served me well; others will have different interests of course, but I am confident that regardless of your interests, if you are going to New Mexico this book will prove invaluable to you, too.Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 2nd Edition (Travel Guide) OverviewFodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodor's helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you're at the helm, Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It's like having a friend in Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque!•Updated frequently, Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.•Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.•If it's not worth your time, it's not in this book. Fodor's discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor's Choice designations, ensure that you'll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque.Experience the cities like a local! Fodor's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque includes choices for every traveler, from exploring ancient pueblos and watching tribal dances to llama trekking in the mountains and riding horses through pueblo backcountry, and much more! •Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include "Top Reasons to Go," "Word of Mouth" advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls.Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.

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Gossip Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #11 Review

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Gossip Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #11 ReviewI just finished reading "Gossip Can Be Murder." Like all of the Charlie Parker Mysteries, it was awesome. I read it in one day! Once I started, I couldn't put it down. It kept me on the tip of my toes all the way to the end. Charlie is also very funny and had me chuckling at times. I also love the chemistry that Drake and Charlie have together. It is SO worth the read, you won't be disappointed. After you finish it you may also have a great urge to eat green chili enchiladas!!!....Gossip Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #11 OverviewCharlie is invited to a plush Santa Fe spa, a week-long spiritual/medical retreat with her friend Linda Casper. The massages and spa treatments sound great, but she doesn't realize that there is something darker going on at the mountain resort.Meanwhile, Drake has his own set of concerns. He's been asked to testify as an expert witness in a helicopter crash case and it's causing him more anxiety than any feat of flying ever did.It seems that Charlie and Drake are each on their own, but their two cases overlap and they find their lives in danger, in more ways than one."Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth." --Midwest Book Review"Charlie is slick, appealing, and nobody's fool--just what readers want." --Booklist"This is a dandy. Don't miss it!" --Book Talk

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Stardom Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #12 Review

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Stardom Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #12 ReviewThis book seemed to read a bit faster and the story lost intensity towards the end - but during the thick of things it felt like I was right there with Charlie! Great detail and visuals, believable characters and actions. It was wonderful to visit with Charlie and Drake again, just wish it had lasted a bit longer.Stardom Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mystery #12 OverviewIt's a terrible case of mistaken identity when a gang of bank robbers think that Charlie is a famous movie star. Disappointed with their take from the bank, they decide that a hefty ransom will be their ticket to riches. But what will happen when the real star steps forward? Charlie knows that only her wits will save her from this band of desperate men.Meanwhile, in a race against the clock, Charlie's husband Drake is working with the FBI and local authorities to get Charlie back before her captors realize their mistake.'Shelton again has done a superb job." -Albuquerque Journal'Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth." -Midwest Book Review'Connie Shelton has another winner." -The Book Report

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Vacations Can Be Murder: The Second Charlie Parker Mystery Review

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Vacations Can Be Murder: The Second Charlie Parker Mystery ReviewAfter a taxing investigation (no pun intended) CPA and part-time investigator Charlie Parker decides to take a vacation to Kauai. She takes a scenic helicopter ride with Drake Langston, but gets more than she bargains for when they come across a dead body in a remote place. Drake's fellow pilot, Mack, is in the wrong place at the wrong time and he is accused of the murder. Drake asks Charlie to help with the investigation, since local law enforcement officers seem reluctant to look for any further suspects. Charlie obliges and, as a result, her relationship with Drake begins to blossom. She pursues the investigation with fervor (how many people would be willing to interrupt their Hawaiian vacation for a side-trip to California?) and eventually finds herself confronted by the killer. Except for a few awkward moments, this is a well-written mystery which has enough red herrings to make it interesting and it keeps the reader guessing until the very end.Vacations Can Be Murder: The Second Charlie Parker Mystery Overview

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