A lifesize bronze sculputure of a giant eagle attacking a muscular Native American Indian as he reels back in apparant pain, by artist Vic Payne in Santa Fe New Mexico
Artist Vic Payne of Santa Fe Trails Fine Art | photo by me

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New Mexico’s Santa Fe Took My Breath Away

Hot holy faith of historical culture and beauty

Ka Falcon
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2 min readMay 28, 2024

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Its name means holy faith and is the home of the famous miraculous staircase at Loretto Chapel. Santa Fe is so stunning with breathtaking art, good food and pleasant community gatherings, I look forward to visiting Santa Fe again over the years.

The famous miraculous staircase inside the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe New Mexico
Loretto Chapel Staircase and its story, here | photo by me

There is an overwhelming feeling of awe and reverence while inside this charming little chapel. Outside, in the heart of Santa Fe, is a giant, magnificent church where you’ll see people looking around, trying to figure out where the mysterious, miraculous staircase is. — But just walk a block around the corner and you’ll see the cute chapel you’d never suspect houses the famous, historical significant staircase.

A bronze sculpture of four chubby cherubs playing various instruments in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cherub Chubs | photo by me

Walking around Santa Fe, there is artwork everywhere to behold. Impossible to appreciate it all in one trip; I am missing it now as I type this and can’t wait to get back there to explore more.

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Ka Falcon
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FT Nomad traveling America | Former Las Vegas Cabbie | Hobby Photographer, Storyteller