ABC Wedenesday Letter Q

It's that time again...

Q is for... Albuquerque. (Can I do that?)

Although my husband's father was Canadian, he was also a member of the United States Air Force. His military travels took him to Albuquerque, New Mexico sometime around the year 1966 or 67. It became home to his family who lived there for many years. In the hearts of some, it will always be home. A little piece of me likes to call it home too.

Albuquerque is located pretty much in the middle of the state of New Mexico. (For those who missed my previous post, yes, there really is a state called New Mexico. Please do not confuse it with Arizona, Texas, or the country directly south of the United States. They do speak English and their money looks exactly like ours. You do not need a passport to visit this enchanting place.) The city of Albuquerque lies in a desert valley between the Sandia Mountains on the east and a band of extinct volcanoes on the west. From Sandia Peak visitors can look out over the entire city and see the volcano peaks on the opposite side.

A visit to Albuquerque isn't complete without plenty of New Mexican food. New Mexicans are very particular about their food which includes plenty of chile peppers, both red and green. Please don't confuse New Mexican "chiles" with the chili peppers that grow in the rest of the country. They just aren't the same. Ask the locals. Don't forget the sopapillas or fried dough drizzled with honey, and save room for a taste of Auntie Kathy's queso too!

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