Liz Simon is a photographer, writer and cyclist who likes to combine the three in her quest to discover the nooks and crannies of New Mexico. Sometimes, means of transportation other than bicycle are employed---including the Rail Runner and motorcycle.
Topic: Trips & Quips
I moved to Santa Fe in 2000...am an avid skier, cyclist (including motorcycles), gourmet cook, graphic designer, and photographer. I love to write about these activities, wherever they lead me. Also have this oddball interest in early music, and early languages...troubadours and all that good stuff, but haven't found the occasion to write about that---not sure I'd be anywhere near qualified to do so. When I lived in Geneva, Switzerland, I was constantly drawn to The Museum For Ancient Instruments up in the Old Town. I attended their concerts too. Whenever I showed up at the museum, the owner would open one of the cases, take out an instrument, and play something, or tell me about it. (Anyway...I have never met even one other person who doesn't immediately fall asleep at the mention of this subject, so you can all wake up now. It's over.)
I'm studying Spanish at the community college and am having "Classroom Culture Shock". Really had forgotten what that's like...exams, homework, and the whole bit. Loving the language nevertheless (and of course am tracking this emerging link back to medieval songs in Spanish---in case I'm not confused enough already).
Currently I have a personal blog which features my activities and commentaries with lots of photographs. Come on over sometime. My email address is there as well for those of you who don't "do" Facebook etc. (Trips and Quips).
Hasta luego.
Elisabeta
(That's what they call me in Spanish class!)
May 21, 2012 at 12:25 PM
"I love the esprit de corps of this ride. Everyone is in such a great mood, and everyone is helpful"
May 16, 2012 at 2:32 PM
"Getting in shape for cycling, especially for a long event, like The Century, is no small feat"
May 7, 2012 at 3:25 PM
"Switzerland now requires that all passports be renewed in person at a Swiss Consulate. Unfortunately, the nearest consulate for New Mexico is in, yup, Los Angeles"
April 9, 2012 at 11:42 AM
"You don't have to be Catholic to be transformed by this walk"
March 20, 2012 at 12:16 PM
"Sarasota was a surprising and sophisticated little gem"
February 9, 2012 at 1:26 PM
"This movie shook me up, and it was the final scenes that delivered the death blow"
January 10, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Belisama School of Contemporary Dance
"Belisama offers a highly personalized dance experience for people of all ages"
December 28, 2011 at 1:16 PM
A Hike Through Cerrillos Hills State Park
"This little trek is so worthwhile..."
December 23, 2011 at 5:03 PM
"I heard angels singing and playing last night"
December 14, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Lighting Up Christmas in New Mexico
"These delicate little beauties bring warmth to the coldest night"
December 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Anonymous 4 at Saint Francis Cathedral
"These four musicians/singers create sounds with nothing but their own voices that are as close to perfection as anything I’ve ever heard"
November 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM
"I have mentioned in other blogs that I am studying Spanish for the first time at the Santa Fe Community College. It’s one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done..."
November 15, 2011 at 2:36 PM
The Agave Lounge has been remodeled
Agave Lounge in the Eldorado Hotel
I knew I’d just have to give it a look-see.
November 8, 2011 at 5:39 PM
What I Prepared for the The Adaptive Ski Program Potluck
"Fresh out of the oven. It smells and tastes great"
October 31, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Not Just for Carving: St. John’s United Methodist Pumpkin Patch
"Every year around this time, that is, near Halloween, the congregation at St. John’s United Methodist puts on a great show....right there in front of God and everyone..."
October 26, 2011 at 4:55 PM
ARCOS DANCE Company World Premier: A Concert Review
"I think that Santa Fe needs to turn out for every performance by ARCOS DANCE, and cheer, applaud, enjoy, and encourage this kind of youthful artistry in our community..."
October 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Kasha-Katuwe: Reaching Cochiti Pueblo’s Tent Rocks
"People have lived in this area, according to archaeological research, for over 4000 years..."
October 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM
The snow on the mountains is here
"I discovered at least six inches of new snow had fallen overnight"
October 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM
“A bike ride with a gastronomic twist”
