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We stopped for lunch at the Plaza Cafe in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. It is the oldest restaurant in the city serving traditional New Mexican style cuisine since 1905. I had the stuffed sopapilla while Cynthia had the blue corn enchilada. They were served with Christmas-style chile where both red and green chile sauces are used together.

Zozobra is a giant marionette effigy constructed of wood, wire and cotton cloth that is built and burned on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. It stands 50 ft 6 in (15.39 m) high.The name is taken from the Spanish word zozobra referring to a strong feeling of anxiety or worries, and as its name suggests, the effigy embodies gloom and anxiety; by burning it, people destroy the worries and troubles of the previous year in the flames.

After lunch we continue to explore the historic Plaza Santa Fe area including the New Mexico History Museum, the Palace of the Governors, and the Plaza with a surprise performance of the indigenous people.

Our stay at the highly rated Guadalupe Inn was delightful. It was a charming bed and breakfast located within walking distance to the Plaza area and the Railyard. It was a suite with a large entry room featuring a fireplace, a huge bathroom with a spa, a cozy bedroom, original oil paintings, and a patio. The fresh breakfast was highlighted by a variety of homemade New Mexico style breakfast burritos.

The Railyard is a historic site of transportation and a hub of activity in Santa Fe. In the late 19th and early 20th century, the site was a key interchange point between three railroads. Currently, the Santa Fe Railyard is a hub of entertainment, shopping, food and events. We spent our final morning browsing the Tuesday Morning Farmers Market.

Day 5 Sante Fe, NM to Winslow, AZ

On our last morning in Santa Fe, we walked to the Railyard for the Farmer's Market before heading toward Albuquerque for a quick stop at the Outlet Center. Our return trip resumed on Interstate 40 through New Mexico and into Arizona, where we spent the night in Winslow, AZ.

The Anasazi, also known as the Ancestral Puebloans, primarily inhabited the Four Corners region of the United States. This was our last stop in New Mexico to sample Indian Fry Bread.