This is the last installment covering the day we spent at the Nelson-Atkins Museum. There are many wonderful things about Kansas City and this place is at the top of my list. This blog entry gives you just a taste of some parts of the museum. We did not get to cover many areas. That is OK as we plan on returning to KC and surely will fit this into our schedule.
The Yard
There are several very large abandoned buildings in downtown Albuquerque that were once a steam engine company. A few years ago a group got together to turn at least part of the real estate into something that would serve to bring the community together. The Yard, as it is known was spruced up just enough to meet safety code and it now opens every Sunday from noon to about three in the afternoon to serve as a combination farmers' market, small local vendor outlet, local food servers and, of course, with some local entertainment. My brother, Steve, has wanted to shoot on the site for years! Finally, we could go in with cameras and enjoy the festivities.
We had a really great time. I hope to return with Tom. This is a festival not to be missed if you are in the area on a Sunday.
Barrio Murals
Tom asked me to lunch at my favorite place to eat on the planet, the Barrio Cafe. It is located on 16th Street just north of Thomas. Always busy, parking a problem and knowing it was a holiday weekend, we decided to have lunch rather than stand in line for dinner. It was Tom's first visit to this neighborhood's favorite. The menu is new, the food as good as I remembered. BUT, hold on to your poncho señorita, this restaurant has a whole new look outside!! Murals!! Everywhere!! We walked around just this one building for over an hour. We would like to treat you to a sample of what we were so excited about.
After we left I drove around a couple of blocks. I think Phoenix has it own real barrio in the making!! Appropriately the Barrio Cafe is making no small statement. I would love to go back to the area with a group and find many more treasures. Tom and I could have stayed another hour and continued to find interesting images without fear of duplication. Finally, I end it with an image I took of the back of the restroom's door. It is a partial of the full image. The bathroom is rather small and I could not move back far enough to 'grab' the full picture. I can hardly wait to go back there for more food for both tummy and eyes.