SALVAGIO'S NEW MEXICO ADVENTURE

By

Gypsy Rhapsody 

(a 1977 Airstream that loves those Salvagio's)

The Salvagio's headed to Red River for their
annual visit. Vannie and Dave's baby daughter, Emilie...
son-in-law, Roy...grandkids, Vincent and Maddie.
They flew in from Austin to Albuquerque,
rented a cool silver Mustang and headed to Red River.


This rainbow greeted them upon their arrival.
It was going to be a good week.


Of course, I couldn't wait for them to come see me.
Vincent and Maddie came for a sleepover.
Haul out the paints, brushes, and canvases...
Vannie had a project...so what's new.


Maddie gets serious when it comes to painting.
Vannie might have a lesson, but Maddie definitely has her own plan.
I think I heard..."Let me do it"...several times.


Vincent always has good ideas, too.
...just a little more laid back...


Maddie LOVES the Questa Library.
When they come to see me, that's always on the agenda.


Showing T-Pop her books was so much fun.


Her favorite one was the Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme book.
She said they had that book at her school.
She looked at it over and over again.


Vincent was relaxing playing on his game thingy.


But they both were spellbound watching the movie, High School Musicals, after supper.
Emilie said they had seen it a million times, but still loved it.


Ahhh...breakfast outside the next morning.
Bacon, Eggs, Pancakes...YUM.


Back to the Caribel Condos to see Mom and Dad.
Emilie and Roy had a relaxing evening sans kids.
Vannie remembers that was always an upper.
You love 'em, but a little break from 'em is refreshing.


One of those good ole afternoon Red River rain showers...
It was probably 60 degrees outside...but Maddie didn't care.


Then it started hailing...
Oh my goodness...Roy was getting aggressive.
Hail Snowballs...Ouch.!!!


Later the next morning, the Caribel heated pool was calling for Vincent and Maddie.
Ready...Set...Jump.!!!  Wheeeeee....


Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Looks like this bear has had one too many chocolate treats.
Maddie remembered him from last year and was excited to see him again.
Maddie thinks this place has the best ice cream...
especially mint chocolate chip ...Delish.!!!


And then when your legs just can't take another step...
Daddy always has the biggest shoulders.


Fishing at the Caribel
Check out this rainbow trout just swimming peacefully around the pond.


That fish had no idea that Roy and Vincent were out to get it.


Those poor fish don't have a chance when the Salvagio Boys get serious.


Vincent is checking their catch.


It's hard to see all of them...but there are 10 beauties.
That's the limit for the day.


Vannie's ready for the task...cleaning those suckers.


Emilie gets a lesson...


Finally Roy comes over to help.


Some Louisiana Fish Fry...and some good hot oil...
and those rainbow trout come out tasting fab.


And just to have a different gourmet delight...
Some were baked with lots of lemon and Cajun seasoning.
Dang...Everyone was chowing down and licking their lips.


While the boys were fishing, the girls...Emilie, Vannie, and Maddie...
had a fun day in Taos at the farmer's market.
The market is every Saturday around the square.
So many veggies, fruits, baked goods, and much more.


But...Maddie picked the hot dog from the Hot Dog Lady Stand.
Vannie had eaten one from the Hot Dog Lady at the Ayro Seco 4th of July parade...and knew they were good.


And Maddie agreed.


After lunch...the shopping began.
Maddie is just like her mom...loves to shop.
And who wouldn't love this red wagon full of stuffed animals.
Little girl magnet...for sure.


Jeep Rentals
Destination...Greenie Peak
Road to Greenie Peak...REALLY bumpy...rocky...curvy...
AND SCARY.!!!


Maddie can't resist a quick doggy rub before heading out...


Oh my gosh...monster mud puddles...
Vannie said Roy knew how to make everyone SCREAM bloody murder...


Top of Greenie...
and Emilie is still smiling.


It was Roy's birthday,
and Maddie had surprised him (and Em, Vincent, V, and D)
with all his cards and presents stuffed in her backpack.
An impromptu birthday party on the top of Greenie Peak.







OK...Folks...time to go down...but which way.!!!
Emilie said there were a few (well, maybe a lot) of wrong turns,
but they finally made it back to the Caribel....


...and there were some pretty tired little ones...
an early-to-bed night.!!!


Vannie said it was hard to get pics on the rafting trip down the Rio Grande River.
This one of Vincent and Em shows what a good time everyone was having.


...and Maddie was dancing a jig when they got back...


Yep...Go Carts are a must in Red River...
5 minutes of fast driving...screaming...and trying to win the race.
Go, Roy and Vincent.!!!


Emilie and Maddie stayed ahead most of the race.
GIRLS RULE.!!!


So much fun...but the week had to come to an end.
One of our northern New Mexico sunsets capped off the week.

See you folks back in Texas in October.