My family went to Santa Fe for a short vacation not long ago. Santa Fe is so different from other American cities that I have been. I did not see many skyscrapers there. And the native architects were constructed by adobe-a mixture of mud and straw that dried very hard and provided remarkable insulation. Most of the roofs are flat. The new buildings in core
districts all conform to the traditional styles which contribute to Santa Fe’s timeless and special appearance.

There are so many museums and art galleries there. You can explore every type of art under the sun while you stroll the city’s historic streets: from ancient Indiana artifacts to the world most innovative art.

What impressed me most there was Loretto Chapel. This elegant Gothic Revival chapel, built for the Sisters of Loretto, houses a world-famous” miraculous staircase”, constructed with no nails or visible support. It was told that this staircase was built by a mysterious carpenter. I bought two scrolls in the gift shop near the chapel which I like very much. One scroll is about Serenity Prayer. Another one is about Love.

Serenity Prayer

God…

Grant me the serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change…

courage to change
the things I can…

and wisdom to know
the difference.

Love

Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous.

Love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish.

Love does not take offense, and it is never resentful.

Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins but delights in the truth.

Love is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever
comes love does not come to an end.
REF:IST CORINTHIANS 13

Well, so much about my trip to Santa Fe.