A glorious sunset provides a spectacular ending to the day for homebound drivers. One can almost feel their relief crossing the Rio Grande on their way home. Many of the residents of the Española Valley can trace their roots back to the time of Oñate and for the Pueblo Indians even further back. Like their ancestors of centuries past, they still travel El Camino Real home.
Public domain. Photo by Greg Lonewolf, Española, NM
Bright yellow bushes complement ancient ruins standing before Black Mesa at La Casa de los Abuelos. Black Mesa has stood as witness to thousands of travelers on El Camino Real.