November 5-6, 2006

November 5-6, 2006

Yesterday evening we met some folks from Denver in the process of buying a second house in town. They convinced us to spend a couple days here checking out the real estate situation. Besides we are no longer chasing the sun, we finally caught up to it. So we decide to slow down and take it easy.

In the morning we head to the Las Cruces annual Renaissance Arte Faire. It turns out to be a cross between a craft fair and a medieval costume party. There are a lot of people into these reenactments. I think some of the guys are just looking for an excuse to carry swords around in public.

In the afternoon we check out some of the local real estate open houses and construction models. There is a lot of new construction in the area and you can get a lot of house for your money here.

The next day we drive over to the New Mexico State University golf course and walk on. The weather is great but not our play. It has been a long time since we swung a club and it shows. We play with a couple early retirees that also think Las Cruces is the place to live.

Afterwards we head to nearby Old Mesilla, the original Spanish village in the area. It is now the home of upscale craft shops and restaurants. That night we celebrate our neighbors’ successful second home offer acceptance at an Old Mesilla Mexican Cantina. The food is great and cheap.