Old Santa Fe

SANTA FE, NM - - Sunday morning we rolled down to SF  nice and early to secure a parking space close to the library (free parking on Sunday).  And to get a bit more breakfast than we've had lately...huevos rancheros for me and a fruity bowl of oatmel for Lydia.
     Once fortified we set out to walk to historic Fort Marcy.  On the plus side there were plenty of historic information markers on the grounds.  Alas the only remains of the fort were a few mounds left from the 1820-21 initial fortification.  However the location, with a great  view of the surrounding area was utilized numerous times...mainly for security.
     Santa Fe is the oldest state capitol but if Florida moved the seat of power to St. Augustine, we'd beat  them.  In the early to mid-1800's, Santa Fe was a major trade route.  The Royal Road of the Interior had goods flowing from Mexico to SF.  Then a version of what would collectively be known as the Santa Fe Trail added in a route from Missouri to SF.  Finally SF to California completed the matrix.