Gorgeous images! I would have guessed "Tsankawi" to have been a Japanese word, but I would have been wrong. It's inspiring to hear about how the Tewa people who lived their adapted to the arid conditions. I also love your reminder to plan for and respect changing elemental conditions. They are very changeable here in Hawaii, too.
You can feel the sacredness of the land as you describe it here, Maia. New Mexico is such a uniquely beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your postcards.
Wow, Maia, the way you said "this is elemental land" gripped me. You said so much with these four words about the sacred nature of this place. I remember Ben talking about the Jemez Mountains (we may have visited together, I forget) and Bandolier National Park. Even reading these names brings back so much from the beginning of my relationship with Ben. He loves New Mexico and felt very connected to the land and culture there. Thank you for bringing it back to me now.
Yes, that was one of the first things I noticed when I moved from California to Northern NM -- how strong was the presence of earth, air, water, and fire. Sometimes it almost felt too intense!!! But it's one of the many things I love about this place, and interesting that it impressed upon you as well.
Gorgeous images! I would have guessed "Tsankawi" to have been a Japanese word, but I would have been wrong. It's inspiring to hear about how the Tewa people who lived their adapted to the arid conditions. I also love your reminder to plan for and respect changing elemental conditions. They are very changeable here in Hawaii, too.
You can feel the sacredness of the land as you describe it here, Maia. New Mexico is such a uniquely beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your postcards.
Wow, Maia, the way you said "this is elemental land" gripped me. You said so much with these four words about the sacred nature of this place. I remember Ben talking about the Jemez Mountains (we may have visited together, I forget) and Bandolier National Park. Even reading these names brings back so much from the beginning of my relationship with Ben. He loves New Mexico and felt very connected to the land and culture there. Thank you for bringing it back to me now.
Yes, that was one of the first things I noticed when I moved from California to Northern NM -- how strong was the presence of earth, air, water, and fire. Sometimes it almost felt too intense!!! But it's one of the many things I love about this place, and interesting that it impressed upon you as well.
Thank you for this brief visit to my favorite state.
You’re welcome!
I didn’t remember the name but I remember the place - gorgeous and so lucky to be there during the 60th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. 🙏♥️🙏
Yes, I remember very well sharing the time there with you and Joshin. Grateful for you, June! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼