New Mexico and Arizona

Today we spent time in Santa Fe and explored the city. We also drove into Arizona and made a quick stop at Petrified Forest National Park. We couldn't spend a lot of time there however because it closed at 7:30 but it was a fun glimpse into what the second half of our trip was going to hold.

What did you photograph today? How different are the before/after pictures and how does it make you feel?

I photographed a few areas in New Mexico. I didn’t have very many before pictures so I only had a few references.

What did you do to make the trip more than your standard road trip? How have you made it stimulating and productive so far?

Today we walked around Santa Fe and got a tour by someone one of my friends know. We learned a lot about the history of Santa Fe and what its like to live there.

What was the general morale for the day (positive or negative)? Are there any notable trends? Any suggestions to improve morale and create a more positive atmosphere?

The morale was kinda tired and less excited until we made a stop in the petrified forest national park. That was extremely invigorating and everyone was very giddy for the rest of the night.

What logistical issues were faced today? How were they handled?

There weren’t any logistical issues today.

Were there any personal issues that came up? If so, how did we take care of it?

There were not any personal issues either.

Are there any cultural differences you noticed between where you were today and Ohio?

Santa Fe was extremely different to Ohio. There were so many different cultures mixing and all of the buildings were pueblos. It was very pretty and relaxing and there were lots of Native Americans selling handmade items in the plaza.

Has the excitement for adventure present before the trip maintained itself up to this point?

At first no, but I think the national park woke it up again in all of us because now we are starting to explore all of them.

Have you felt like you have “over-documented” the trip yet? If so, how will you adjust and if not, how will you make sure everyone is focused on living in the present rather than focusing on making physical copies of the memories?

No, I think I have a good balance.

Have you found a Greater Meaning to this experience?

I think right now it’s very informative to learn about how other people live day to day in other parts of the United States. It’s good to understand what it's like for other people out there.