I like the newer Rainbow because a) it has a larger magazine selection, b) it has a more comfortable seating area, c) it has a larger menu, and d) I did some work for the Architect who designed it. Besides, never could stand the smell of patchouli. You are right however that the Central location has more "character".


Some other favorite ABQ experiences:

Walking around Old Town area during Christmas to see the luminaria displays.

Laughing my arse off when about half the population of Catron County took to the hills when a rumor spread that the government was coming to confiscate their guns.

Trying to break 85 on the South course

Taking a quick hour to walk on and play the North Course for free, everyday

Raising the little flag at Panchos one too many times (anyone else get this? )

Being a three hour drive from Taos (incredible drive as you follow the Rio Grande up into the mountains as it gets narrower and narrower, just incredible). Be sure to stop at Michaels and tour the pueblo.

Being less than a three hour drive from the Taos, Red River, Apache, and Santa Fe ski areas (of course Sandia is about twenty minutes away if you take the tram (so-so skiing though)

Having the mineral laden local water absolutely destroy the finish on not one but two brand new cars. The second necessitated by the first having been stolen.

The food. New Mexican cuisine is definitely great.

Dodging the various firefights in the Coronado mall (not to mention the State Fair).

Being an hour from Santa Fe. Don’t get me started, a whole other topic.

Going to the crest of five-mile hill to see the entire city as it rises from the Rio Grande bosque to the base of the Sandias. The perspective is unique and unbelievable.




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